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Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a ...
May 7, 2025
'Every day is fun because I'm still alive,' says 110-year-old Canadian veteran
One of Canada's oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it's not that hard to make it to 110 years old - all you have to do is stay alive. "Anybody can do it," the supercentenarian said in a recent inte...
May 7, 2025
Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled
TORONTO - Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz's departure from the Maple Leafs' series opener against Florida centred around whether Panthers forward Sam Bennett should have been di...
May 7, 2025
Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
PARIS (AP) - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control. He spoke on his first vis...
May 7, 2025
Reservoir levels at or below average: RDNO report
Early predictions show it will be a dry summer in the North Okanagan.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) said the Duteau Reservoir was within the freshet monitoring period and the...
May 7, 2025
Suspect arrested after standoff in a North Okanagan creek
Police arrested an individual after a standoff in a creek in the Okanagan Indian Band reserve.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a temporary camp in a wooded area near Westside Rd. an...
May 7, 2025
Netanyahu says there's 'doubt' about whether three of the remaining hostages are alive
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there is "doubt" about the survival of three hostages previously believed alive in Gaza. The statement came a ...
May 7, 2025
Canada men to open Rugby World Cup qualifying against U.S. in Calgary in August
Canada will take the first step towards the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup with a game against the U.S. on Aug. 22 in Calgary to open the Pacific Nations Cup. The Canadian men are currently ranked 24th in...
May 7, 2025
CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off-season test
TORONTO - The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request. The league announced Wednesday officials with the...
May 7, 2025
New obstacle course gym opening in Armstrong
A facility aimed at promoting physical health in local youth will open in the North Okanagan.A Willing 2 Ninja gymnasium will open Saturday, June 7, at a facility located at 3395 Okanagan Street in Ar...
May 7, 2025
