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Quebecers have strongest opinions against public prayer, Leger poll suggests
MONTREAL - New polling suggests a public prayer ban is most popular among Quebecers, where 43 per cent of respondents believe organized prayers in public spaces should never be permitted. The Leger po...
Sep 9, 2025
Program rolling out in Vernon to address domestic violence
A local organization is launching a new program to try to reduce instances of domestic violence.North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS) will roll out the new Making Relationshiops Sa...
Sep 9, 2025
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect Donnelly testifies, tells of finding God
VANCOUVER - The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown in 2023 is testifying at his trial, telling the court how he found religion. Blair Donnelly, who has pleaded...
Sep 9, 2025
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect Donnelly testifies, tells of finding God
VANCOUVER - The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown in 2023 is testifying at his trial, telling the court how he found religion. Blair Donnelly, who has pleaded...
Sep 9, 2025
Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five 'in the relatively near future'
LAS VEGAS - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case. Michael McLeo...
Sep 9, 2025
Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France's latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) - French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sbastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year. Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defense...
Sep 9, 2025
Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's Republican-led House turned aside Democratic objections Tuesday and passed a plan backed by President Donald Trump to redraw the state's congressional districts s...
Sep 9, 2025
Kelowna Chamber praises federal plan to support Canadian industries
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is praising federal measures announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday to protect, grow, and transform Canada's strategic industries.The plan includes a $5 bill...
Sep 9, 2025
Gananoque, Ont., mayor wants to clamp down on Quebec parking scofflaws — literally
MONTREAL - The mayor of a town in eastern Ontario is proposing to clamp down on Quebec drivers who incur parking tickets by immobilizing their vehicles until they pay. Gananoque Mayor John Beddows inc...
Sep 9, 2025
From wages to pickets, here are 5 things to know about B.C.'s public service strike
Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia has entered its second week. Here are five things you need to know about the dispute. WHAT'S BEHIND THE JOB ACTION? The BC General Emplo...
Sep 9, 2025
