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Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to 'dizzy spell'
OTTAWA - A Senate spokesman says Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a "dizzy spell" made him "briefly lose consciousness" Tuesday during debate in the Senate on the government's major projects b...
Jun 26, 2025
Maple Leafs GM Treliving expects pending UFA Marner to hit open market
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving expects star forward Mitch Marner to hit the open market Tuesday unless there's a drastic change in contract negotiations. Treliving said T...
Jun 26, 2025
Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival
VANCOUVER - Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people. Vancouver police say in an email response that one...
Jun 26, 2025
Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival
VANCOUVER - Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people. Vancouver police say in an email response that one...
Jun 26, 2025
Okanagan's drought rating steady at Level 2
The Okanagan's drought conditions have remained steady, despite some cooler, wetter weather.The B.C. River Forecast Centre reported the local area was at Drought Level 2 on Thursday, June 26. This is ...
Jun 26, 2025
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA - The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill - legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes wi...
Jun 26, 2025
Police dog training going in Vernon, no cause for alarm
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is advising the public that they may see police dogs and their handlers around the city.Police Dog Services will be conducting training exercises in several Vernon neighbour...
Jun 26, 2025
Branstine advances to Wimbledon main draw, Mboko loses in final qualifying round
WIMBLEDON - Canada's Carson Branstine booked her place in a first-career Grand Slam main draw, while Victoria Mboko bowed out in gutting fashion Thursday in Wimbledon qualifying. Branstine won 4-6, 7-...
Jun 26, 2025
Province urges wildfire caution in Okanagan ahead of Canada Day
As Canada Day approaches, emergency officials are reminding Okanagan residents and visitors to stay alert as wildfire risk remains high throughout the region.With warm, dry conditions continuing acros...
Jun 26, 2025
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has approved a class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations with Ottawa and Indigenous survi...
Jun 26, 2025
