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Program running to help make Vernon homes more energy efficient
Vernon homeowners have a new program to access to help improve energy use.The City of Vernon has partnered with the B.C.-based non-profit Community Energy Association to launch a Retrofit Assist Progr...
Jul 10, 2025
B.C. man says son conceived in residential school abuse, both sue church
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia father and son are suing the Anglican Church of Canada, alleging the son was conceived as a result of sexual abuse by a female employee of St. Michael's Indian Residenti...
Jul 10, 2025
B.C. man says son conceived in residential school abuse, both sue church
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia father and son are suing the Anglican Church of Canada, alleging the son was conceived as a result of sexual abuse by a female employee of St. Michael's Indian Residenti...
Jul 10, 2025
After four straight weeks, the Okanagan's drought rating has increased
The drought conditions have worsened in the Okanagan.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the area was at Drought Level 3 Thursday, July 10. That's an increase from the previous rating of Level 2, whic...
Jul 10, 2025
New report says Montreal should stop dismantling homeless encampments
MONTREAL - A new report says Montreal should stop dismantling homeless encampments until the city develops a policy to better care for the unhoused. Montreal's public consultation office says the city...
Jul 10, 2025
Tour de France: Healy wins hilly 6th stage, Van der Poel takes yellow jersey from Pogačar
VIRE NORMANDIE, France (AP) - Irish rider Ben Healy won a hilly sixth stage of the Tour de France after a long solo breakaway on Thursday and Mathieu van der Poel took back the yellow jersey from defe...
Jul 10, 2025
Toronto Raptors sign Alijah Martin, second-round pick from NCAA champion Gators
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-two, 208-pound guard was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th ...
Jul 10, 2025
First court appearance for man accused in Kelowna killing
A Lake Country man charged in the killing of his estranged wife appeared briefly in Kelowna court Thursday, July 10, by video. James Edward Plover is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death ...
Jul 10, 2025
NDP preparing to launch leadership race as financial questions linger
OTTAWA - The NDP national council is expected to meet Thursday evening to continue work on rules for the upcoming leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh. Some in the party, including former MPs, say...
Jul 10, 2025
Evacuation alert lifted for Whelan Creek wildfire, crews remain on the ground
The evacuation alert issued for properties in the Ellison area due to the Whelan Creek wildfire has been rescinded.The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre confirmed Wednesday that 113 address...
Jul 10, 2025
