Investigators believe an illegal campfire sparked the wildfire that tore through West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Regional Park earlier this week, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes and scorching more than nine hectares of land. “RCMP come up to me and he said, ‘You have one minute sir to leave and the fire is 500 yards…
Kelowna, B.C., city councillor and former Member of Parliament Ron Cannan has officially entered the race for mayor, ending months of speculation about his political future ahead of this fall’s municipal election. Cannan launched his campaign Thursday at Evil Genius Artworx, a Rutland tattoo shop where a recent clash went viral between the owner and…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Technical Safety BC says “electrical non-compliances” have been found at Cultus Lake Waterpark in Cultus Lake, B.C., where 12 children were left with electrical burns on Monday. In a statement, the organization, which oversees waterparks in the province, said that in order for the park to reopen,…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The marsupial that has been on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore does not currently pose a “significant danger to the…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada’s Transportation Safety Board will release a final report on its investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible on Wednesday….
A man who lost his house and belongings in a wildfire in northern Saskatchewan last year says he wants new leadership at the province’s public safety agency. Dustin Trumbley, who lives in Denare Beach, appeared at a news conference with the NDP Opposition in Saskatoon Friday after the release by the Saskatchewan Party government of…
As excitement builds around the world for this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament, residents and small businesses in Canada’s host cities are bracing for daily disruptions that range from inconvenient to possibly dangerous. Sixteen cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are co-hosting the global soccer tournament. Canada’s cities — Vancouver and Toronto — are…
It’s an area of Kelowna, B.C., that is considered by many the epicentre of crime and social disorder. The issues plaguing Rutland are ones that have long been overlooked, according to many who live and work in the area. “I feel like the system has failed us,” said concerned Rutland resident Kitana Toland. Toland and…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A nine-year-old’s class project pushing for safer school zones on Montreal’s off-island suburb of Pincourt has reached Quebec’s national assembly. It has been a busy week for Grade 5 student Alexandre Masse, who has been balancing schoolwork while meeting Quebec elected officials. For the past five months,…
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is moving ahead with a plan to require social media companies to restrict access to their sites for those under 16, saying companies will be able to seek exemptions. Read More