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California governor asks court to block Trump administration from using troops in immigration raids
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed an emergency request in federal court Tuesday to block the Trump administration from using the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigrati...
Jun 10, 2025
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate cha...
Jun 10, 2025
Kelowna council advances redevelopment plan for former farmers’ market site
A major redevelopment project is moving ahead in Kelowna, with city council approving a rezoning application that could bring nearly 300 new homes to the former site of the Kelowna Farmers' Market.The...
Jun 10, 2025
B.C.'s search for savings in health administration expands to regional health bodies
VICTORIA - A review of British Columbia's health-care system to cut unnecessary costs is expanding to its five regional health authorities. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne says government is search...
Jun 10, 2025
Work ongoing to bring more health care workers, services to Vernon
Some progress has been made to recruit more health care professionals in Vernon and the North Okanagan.Interior Health and local health service representatives made a presentation to Vernon City Counc...
Jun 10, 2025
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa. In his remarks on Parliament Hill, Carney said Pride is b...
Jun 10, 2025
Oilers defenceman Walman fined for roughing Tkachuk, squirting Panthers' bench
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Edmonton defenceman Jake Walman a total of US$10,000 for his role in two separate incidents in the Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup fi...
Jun 10, 2025
Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes the stand before the Supreme Court over alleged coup plan
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was testifying for the first time before the Supreme Court on Tuesday over an alleged plot to remain in power and overturn the 2022 elect...
Jun 10, 2025
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer than usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, Environment and Climate Change Canada says. Warning preparedness meteorologist Jennifer Smit...
Jun 10, 2025
Kelowna decision stalls regional curbside food waste program
A proposed curbside food waste collection program will not be moving forward in Kelowna, after city council voted to delay the plan for at least five years.The decision was made following a review of ...
Jun 10, 2025
