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Suspected bomb strikes near offices of Greek railway company in Athens
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A suspected bomb exploded Friday outside the Athens offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's main railway company. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Police cordoned off the...
Apr 11, 2025
Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon
TORONTO - Dr. Andr Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox's cross-country run on the evening news. He didn't realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he...
Apr 11, 2025
Kelowna council to review new plan for displaced tenants
The City of Kelowna is set to introduce new tenant protection measures aimed at supporting renters displaced by redevelopment.The latest plan was prompted by a redevelopment application for a Mills Ro...
Apr 11, 2025
North, Central Okanagan birth rates decline
Birth rates fell locally to start the year.Figures from Vital Statistics, B.C.'s data collection agency, showed almost all the local health areas in the North and Central Okanagan recorded declines in...
Apr 11, 2025
Kelowna Rockets to pick third, Penticton Vees fourth in 2025 WHL draft
The Kelowna Rockets will pick third overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft after Thursday's lottery results. The team, which finished the season with the third-worst record, will also select 20th ove...
Apr 11, 2025
After surviving Cavalry opener, Forge FC looks to keep rolling in visit to Pacific FC
Forge FC weathered the storm last Saturday in a 1-0 season-opening win over visiting Cavalry FC in a rematch of last season's Canadian Premier League championship game. Outshot 24-7 (6-4 in shots on t...
Apr 11, 2025
Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025
Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a lawsuit filed by religious groups over a new policy ado...
Apr 11, 2025
Bursary applications open for performing arts student
The next generation of performers could receive some monetary support to pursue their craft.The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society (VDPAC) opened applications for its annual Performing...
Apr 11, 2025
Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance
VICTORIA - Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing. The nation says in a news release that more than 96 per cent of its enro...
Apr 11, 2025
