On Tuesday, the regional district said all six of its water systems are now at Level 3, with the restrictions to take place immediately. On Tuesday, the regional district said… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 10:49 pm Central Okanagan regional district issues Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictionsDoyle Potenteau
Danielle Smith said the province is striking a committee of senior civil servants to work with Parks Canada and town leaders on rebuilding Jasper as quickly as possible. Danielle Smith… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 10:45 pm Danielle Smith pushing to fast-track permits for rebuild of fire-ravaged Jasper
A sailboat captain was found alive but suffering from a severe case of hypothermia on Monday after spending up to five hours adrift in the ocean off British Columbia, according… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 10:15 pm ‘Severely hypothermic’ sailor rescued after spending hours adrift off B.C. coast
The work began Saturday when a paraglider became entangled in a tree following an emergency landing in the Penticton, B.C., area. The work began Saturday when a paraglider became entangled… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 11:03 pm Tough, busy weekend for Penticton Search and RescueDoyle Potenteau
Tourism operators are reporting a sharp decline in the number of visitors to the Central Okanagan city. Tourism operators are reporting a sharp decline in the number of visitors to… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 11:27 pm Some Kelowna tourism operators blame short-term rental rules for decrease in touristsKlaudia Van Emmerik
Ontario Provincial Police say Martyn Rosko, the main suspect in four homicides in Kirkland Lake, is dead. Ontario Provincial Police say Martyn Rosko, the main suspect in four homicides in… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 8:54 pm Man linked to four murders in Kirkland Lake, Ont., is dead, police say
The province is contributing $17 million for a new 19,000-square-foot vocational wing at Pembina Trails Collegiate as a part of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. The province is contributing $17… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 9:35 pm Provincial funds committed to South Winnipeg Recreation Campus vocational wingDaisy Woelk
Peter Leavitt, a professor of biology with the University of Regina, said the Prairies are a breeding ground for toxic algae. He said 40 per cent of all Saskatchewan lakes… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 9:43 pm Saskatchewan lakes a hot spot for toxic algaeAndrew Benson
Residents of a Winnipeg apartment building that was vacated in May due to structural issues are getting a chance to return — but only to pack their things so they… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 9:38 pm ‘Kicked me in the gut’: Displaced Birchwood tenants reunited with belongings months laterSam Thompson
Jay Bradley, 49, pleaded guilty to arson and harassment after two fires in Napanee, Ont. He had previously maintained his innocence. Sentencing is set for November. Jay Bradley, 49, pleaded… Read More »on July 30, 2024 at 6:53 pm Suspect pleads guilty to arson charges after fires in Napanee, Stone MillsPaul Soucy