Man pleads guilty to murder of Lapu Lapu Day festival attack suspect’s brotherSimon Little
Alexander Lo, 31, was found dead on the floor of a home near Knight Street and 33rd Avenue around 1 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2024.
Chuck Todd blasts podcasters for platforming Hunter Biden, ‘spectacle’ hurting Democrats
Former NBC News anchor Chuck Todd condemned media outlets for platforming former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, arguing he is a hazard to himself and the Democratic Party. As Democrats…
70-year-old hit-and-run victim says ICBC left her in the dark about coverageSimon Little
Loreen English says ICBC wasn’t clear about her coverage following a traumatic hit and run, and told her instead to keep her receipts for everything.
Maple Ridge couple, dog, killed in neighbour dispute, leaving loved ones bewilderedAmy Judd
Bruce, alongside his wife Roxanne and their dog, was killed inside their Maple Ridge home on Wednesday night. The suspect is believed to have died from a self-inflicted injury. …
Ten killed, 12 injured in Vietnam sleeper bus road crash
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for probe into road accident a week after deadly Ha Long Bay boat disaster. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Moment ‘air scooter’ fails Channel crossing attempt
The drone-like contraption flew from Sangatte and neared the cliffs of Dover before splashing down. BBC News
Inter Miami owner rips MLS over decision to suspend star Lionel Messi: ‘That’s not right’
Jorge Mas, the owner of Inter Miami, blasted Major League Soccer’s decision to suspend Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for one game. Messi and Alba will be sidelined for Inter…
Europeans meet with Iranian officials face-to-face for first time since Israel, US bombings as sanctions loom
European diplomats met with Iranians on Friday face-to-face for the first time since Israel and the U.S. bombed the country last month. The “serious, frank and detailed” meeting in Istanbul,…
Zac Brown reveals engagement to famous jewelry designer as legal battle with ex-wife unfolds
Zac Brown is engaged to jewelry designer Kendra Scott following his contentious divorce from ex-wife Kelly Yazdi. During an interview with People magazine published Thursday, the 46-year-old country star and…
Trump admin offers $608M for states to build migrant camps modeled after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Trump administration is offering $608 million to states willing to expand migrant detention efforts. The money, announced through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) new Detention Support Grant Program…
Proper hazardous material disposal highlighted after Kelowna recycling truck catches fireKlaudia Van Emmerik
On Wednesday, a driver of a recycling truck was forced to urgently dump a big load of material in a Kelowna school parking lot after flames erupted inside the vehicle.…
Salon owner ‘ready’ for key L’Oréal dispute hearing
Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022. BBC News
Nearly 30K people gave up on waiting and walked out of Island Health ERs last yearKylie Stanton
According to the provincial numbers, 142,000 people walked away from B.C. hospital ERs before they received treatment, including 30,000 in the Island Health region.
WWE unveils tribute to Hulk Hogan at SmackDown after his death at 71
The WWE paid tribute to the late Hulk Hogan ahead of SmackDown Friday night to commemorate the wrestling legend after his death Thursday at the age of 71. The tribute…
Insect boom for UK after warmest, sunniest spring on record
How have spring and early summer’s dry, warm and sunny conditions affected insects? BBC News
U.S. Christian musician’s West Kelowna tour date remains, amid backlashVictoria Femia
Despite this backlash, West Kelowna remains one of the few cities still hosting Sean Feucht’s tour, along with Abbotsford.
Trump administration releases over $6B in frozen education funds to the states
The Trump administration is releasing roughly $6.8 billion in previously frozen federal funds for K-12 programs, the Department of Education announced Friday. The announcement was made as Secretary Linda McMahon…
Southwest flight plummets, injuring flight attendants
The drastic manoeuvre was necessary to avoid collision with another plane, according to reports. BBC News
Sleep, run, hydrate – should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?
After a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, what about the other health benchmarks we are told to strive for? BBC News