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Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist
RICHMOND - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to re...
Apr 9, 2025
Major KLO bridge and roundabout project set to begin
One of the biggest single infrastructure projects in Kelowna in recent years is set to begin.Crews will start the big KLO Road bridge replacement and roundabout project next week.Work will begin on KL...
Apr 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich plasma shot on Tuesd...
Apr 9, 2025
RCMP asks North Okanagan residents to help reduce auto crime
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have encouraged area residents to do their part to reduce auto crime.There were over 450 incidents of theft from vehicles and 200 vehicle thefts reported to local police in ...
Apr 9, 2025
Pump station work to affect water service for Coldstream-area properties
Select properties in the northeast end of Coldstream will be without water for several hours Tuesday.Greater Vernon Water said planned work at the Warren Road pump station would result in area propert...
Apr 9, 2025
B.C. invests $100m over two years in rebate program for heat pumps in more homes
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government says it is spending $100 million over two years to expand its rebate program, hoping to install more than 8,000 heat pumps to homes across the province. Energy...
Apr 9, 2025
Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...
Apr 9, 2025
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise ...
Apr 9, 2025
Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 9, 2025
Pile burning to happen in Lake Country
Planned pile burnings will be done in Lake Country in mid-April.As part of a Wildfire Risk Reduction project, the B.C. Wildfire Service will be burning approximately 100 piles of fire fuel over the co...
Apr 9, 2025
