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Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Famed Mexican boxer Julio Csar Chvez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized cr...
Jul 3, 2025
Armstrong MetalFest returns for 15th year
The North Okanagan's extreme music event will return this month.The 15th edition of Armstrong MetalFest will run at the Hassen Arena July 11 - 12.The lineup for the upcoming show includes Born of Siri...
Jul 3, 2025
B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian business community. Police say they've been looking into the ...
Jul 3, 2025
Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
TORONTO - Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also knows what to do when the football is in his hands. The rookie safety scored two return touchdowns last week in leadin...
Jul 3, 2025
CP NewsAlert: B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian business community. Police say they've been looking into the ...
Jul 3, 2025
City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa has converted an unused downtown office space into transitional housing for 140 asylum seekers. It's the first major project the city has undertaken to turn office space in...
Jul 3, 2025
Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban's latest rule in Afghanistan
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of o...
Jul 3, 2025
Bella Vista area house destroyed in fire
A house was in Vernon's Bella Vista area was destroyed in a recent fire.Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a report of a structure fire on Bella Vista Road around 2 a.m. Saturday, June 28...
Jul 3, 2025
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA - The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their ...
Jul 3, 2025
FortisBC calls for new wind energy to boost power supply in Kelowna area
FortisBC is planning a new call for wind power projects later this year to help meet growing electricity demand in the Okanagan and surrounding areas.The utility said the focus will be on projects tha...
Jul 3, 2025
