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Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre looks to share his story on stage
TORONTO - Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre wants to share his story. From being bullied as a child to holding down three jobs while going to college. And the stress and challenges he faced in his...
Jul 10, 2025
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott looks to make a difference on and off the pitch
Desiree Scott jokes she has been trying to retire for years. But the veteran midfielder, who turns 38 on July 31, is still going strong with Ottawa Rapid FC of the Northern Super League. "New opportun...
Jul 10, 2025
44 new shelter places for women and children in Kelowna
Kelowna now has 44 new shelter and transitional housing spaces for women and children fleeing violence.The new Alexandra Gardner Women and Children Safe Centre offers 20 shelter beds and 24 studio hom...
Jul 10, 2025
Rock the Lake festival drives local economy
Rock The Lake Music Festival 2025, presented by GSL Group's Sports & Entertainment division, is highlighting the very local and national feel to the big event.The organizers said the three-days of...
Jul 10, 2025
Canadian men reach record high, climbing two places to No. 28 in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach t...
Jul 10, 2025
Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods
This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at 161, a daunting figure atop at least 120 deaths confirmed by authorities. But that missing person t...
Jul 10, 2025
Former chiropractor found guilty of sexual assault
A trial in a Vernon sexual assault case has led to the accused being found guilty on one count.Murray Kievet, a former chiropractor, appeared in Vernon court Wednesday, July 9.The B.C. Prosecution Ser...
Jul 10, 2025
Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted Prime Minister Hasina over deaths of protesters
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A special tribunal on Thursday indicted Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a...
Jul 10, 2025
In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfires Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassado...
Jul 10, 2025
'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement...
Jul 10, 2025
