Six severed heads found on road in Mexico
The grisly discovery was made in an area not normally associated with cartel violence. BBC News
Joint Chiefs, NATO counterparts to discuss Ukraine security guarantees after Trump suggests US air support
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine is hosting his military counterparts from Germany, the U.K., France, Finland and Italy in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening, to…
‘Tired of Democracy dying’: Newsom redistricting push faces GOP backlash over voter rights
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting effort is receiving pushback from Republicans in the state assembly who are accusing the Democrats of keeping them in the dark and of “disenfranchising…
Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation
More than 23 million coins are being released, alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III coins. BBC News
More flight cancellations expected in and out of Kelowna as Air Canada clears backlogKlaudia Van Emmerik
As of Tuesday, 22 flights had been cancelled in and out of Kelowna since the strike began on Saturday and more cancellations are expected.
Your phone is tracking you even when you think it’s not
You know that little GPS icon that pops up when an app is using your location? That’s the polite part. The tip of the iceberg. The warm handshake before your…
Florida executes man for 1982 murder of insurance office worker abducted from office
Florida on Tuesday put to death a man convicted of abducting a woman from an insurance office and fatally stabbing her. Kayle Bates, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m.…
Nanaimo mayor pushes back after province rules out ‘sober’ housing projectSimon Little
The proposal is to build a five-storey building with 50 studio homes, targeted at people currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Nanaimo.
Catherine Galliford, who challenged RCMP sexual harassment, dies at 58Catherine Urquhart
Galliford’s sexual harassment lawsuit prompted a class action suit and more than $100 million was paid to sexual harassment victims in the RCMP.
Inclusive play takes centre stage at new Kelowna accessible playgroundSydney Morton
For kids with different abilities, playgrounds can be full of limitations. The new accessible playground at Mission Creek Regional Park is now open to change that.
More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care
Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body. BBC News
Edmonton police warn people to be on the lookout for a group of hugging banditsGlobalnews Digital
Edmonton police say officers have received at least 63 reports since May of people having belongings stolen while being distracted by thieves.
The Papers: ‘Migrant hotels facing closure’ and ‘Noel: I’m so proud of Liam’
The closure of a hotel housing migrants in Epping and the Gallagher brothers make Wednesday’s papers. BBC News
Kristi Noem reveals striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday that the entire southern border wall will be painted black as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to increase the effectiveness of…
White House launches official TikTok account with Trump featured prominently in debut video
From Pennsylvania Avenue to your For You page, the White House launched its official TikTok account on Tuesday afternoon. The verified account @whitehouse garnered thousands of followers within less than…
Chinese national who overstayed visa learns fate for exporting weapons to North Korea
An illegal immigrant accused of exporting shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers to North Korea was sentenced Monday to eight years in…
Firefighters cut open playground slide to rescue 40-year-old man stuck inside
A Connecticut man has been saved from a slippery situation. An unidentified 40-year-old got himself stuck inside a tube slide at an elementary school playground in Vernon, Connecticut, on Aug.…
Pickleball nationals take over Taylor Tennis CentreTeagan Rasche
Pickleball nationals have kicked off Tuesday at the Taylor Tennis Centre with over 700 athletes competing for a spot on the podium.
Ex-Paramount chief hoped Trump lawsuit would force CBS to be more balanced on Israel
The former Paramount chief reportedly saw a silver lining in President Donald Trump‘s prolonged legal battle with CBS News. Shari Redstone, who was the controlling shareholder of the media giant…