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Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, continues to deny allegations in civil trial
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is continuing to deny the allegations against him in his civil trial for sexual assault. On the stand this morning, Rozon rejected the claims of two sis...
Jun 30, 2025
Half-million-dollar Mission Creek Playground project gets underway
After much public consultation and an increased budget, the old wooden play structure at Mission Creek Playground in Kelowna will be replaced in the coming six weeks.Work got underway Monday.The Regio...
Jun 30, 2025
'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her citizenship ceremony in early June, nearly three decades after she moved to Canada. She had sung "O Canada" countless...
Jun 30, 2025
Vancouver Canucks sign four depth players to new deals
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed four depth players to new deals after they helped the club's minor league affiliate to a championship title. Vancouver announced Monday that forwards Arsh...
Jun 30, 2025
An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died
DENVER (AP) - An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza has died, prosecutors said Monday. Karen Diamond died a...
Jun 30, 2025
Kelowna boosts safety measures ahead of busy Canada Day celebrations
As one of the city's busiest summer events approaches, Kelowna's fire and protective services are urging residents and visitors to make safety a priority during Canada Day celebrations."Canada Day is ...
Jun 30, 2025
67 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food
CAIRO (AP) - Israeli forces killed at least 67 people in Gaza on Monday with airstrikes that left 30 dead at a seaside cafe and gunfire that left 22 others dead as Palestinians tried to get desperatel...
Jun 30, 2025
Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round
LONDON (AP) - Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through more than 4 1/2 hours of back-and-forth shifts against a much-older and much-less-accomplished Fabio Fognini at Centre Cou...
Jun 30, 2025
Maple Leafs acquire forward Matias Maccelli from Mammoth for conditional pick
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2027 on Monday. If the Maple Leafs reach the playoffs and Maccelli ...
Jun 30, 2025
Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round
LONDON (AP) - Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through more than 4 1/2 hours of back-and-forth shifts against a much-older and much-less-accomplished Fabio Fognini at Centre Cou...
Jun 30, 2025
