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California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security
Democratic California U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed Thursday by security officers from a press conference being held on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Video sh...
Jun 12, 2025
Big White to invest big dollars, announces millions in resort upgrades
Big White Ski Resort is pouring $9.4 million into infrastructure upgrades and guest services ahead of the 2025 season.The plan includes major lift improvements, power and fibre optic expansions, a new...
Jun 12, 2025
Kelowna to open year-round tennis facility
The City of Kelowna has partnered with Tennis Clubs of Canada to build a new winter tennis facility at Mission Recreation Park and expand tennis programs across the city.Opening in November, the facil...
Jun 12, 2025
California senator removed from room after interrupting news conference by Kristi Noem
LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed after he interrupted a Los Angeles news conference on immigration held Thursday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Padilla, a Ca...
Jun 12, 2025
Okanagan's drought rating on the rise
The Okanagan basin's drought conditions have worsened.After three weeks at Level 1, the B.C. River Forecast Centre increased the Okanagan's drought rating to Level 2 Thursday, June 12.The Okanagan was...
Jun 12, 2025
Grand Slam Track scraps LA event, leaving 2028 Olympic host without a major track meet this summer
Grand Slam Track canceled the final meet of its first season, in Los Angeles, leaving the host of the 2028 Olympics and the country's second-largest city without a major track meet this summer. The ne...
Jun 12, 2025
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA - Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike. Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government with the goal of s...
Jun 12, 2025
Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect
MONTREAL - Quebec's environment minister says about 30 per cent more homes could be located in flood zones when new maps come into effect next year. Benoit Charette says the number of homes in the pro...
Jun 12, 2025
Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday. Smith extended an inv...
Jun 12, 2025
Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday. Smith extended an inv...
Jun 12, 2025
