Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time
Experts have tracked the Southern Small White’s expansion northwards through Europe over decades. BBC News
LA Times columnist begs Los Angeles to pull out of hosting the 2028 Olympics because of Trump’s involvement
A Los Angeles Times columnist urged the city of L.A. to abandon the 2028 Olympics over concerns about President Donald Trump’s involvement. In a new column for the outlet, Gustavo…
Surging demand for B.C. charity’s food hampers a ‘startling trend’Simon Little
Eligible clients can pick up a package of things like pasta, sauce, beans and other pantry staples, along with a grocery store gift card, up to four times a year.…
Zoo’s request for donations of pets to be fed to predatory animals draws PETA blowback
A zoo in Europe is inviting the public to turn unwanted pets into prey, calling for donations of fluffy rabbits and family guinea pigs to be euthanized and fed to…
Kelowna restaurateurs launch petition urging action on crime, street disorder after latest incidentKlaudia Van Emmerik
An online petition has been launched, calling on the province to act following the latest incident at the restaurant — which could have resulted in their patrons being hurt. …
‘Feisty’ 6-pound Pomeranian chases black bear from West Vancouver homeAmy Judd
‘He’s the best, he’s super cuddly and affectionate but he’s really feisty and really protective of me and my husband,’ owner Kayla Kleine told Global News.
Mushroom murderer’s alleged attempts to kill husband revealed
One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes. BBC News
‘It calms you right down’: U-pick flower farms a relaxing tripIris Dyck
Jamie Carels of Charlie May Farm has operated a U-pick flower garden for the past three summers.
Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 beds
The Department of Defense plans to build the largest federal migrant detention facility in the U.S. to date, at Fort Bliss in Texas, which is expected to have up to…
Province of Manitoba to spray for mosquitoes in Winkler with West Nile risk highKevin Hirschfield
The province will begin spraying for mosquitoes in the city of Winkler, where there is a high risk of human exposure to West Nile Virus.
Truck driver charged in Whoop-Up Drive bridge collisionJustin Sibbet
Lethbridge police have charged a driver after a semi-truck collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday.
Carville claims Democrats don’t want to associate with anyone from failed 2024 Harris campaign in 2028
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville issued a warning Thursday to former Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies: the Democratic Party wants nothing to do with them in 2028. In…
Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under plans
Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind. BBC News
Is the world’s oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Paul Biya is the world’s oldest president and if he wins October’s election, would stay in power until he’s 99. BBC News
Satellite images show surge in rare earth mining in rebel-held Myanmar
Satellite images reportedly identify 26 mines in rebel-held Myanmar next to China and two near Thailand. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
CAIR urges US to probe the death of father killed in Israeli settler attack
US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Parrot helps law enforcement uncover drug trafficking ring, leading to major bust
A parrot trained to mimic drug-related phrases played an unlikely role in helping British police dismantle a narcotics network operating inside a prison, authorities revealed this week. The Lancashire Constabulary…
Video appears to show joyride through Vancouver streets, police investigatingAmy Judd
On Monday, Aug. 4, police said a vehicle owner parked near Abbott Street and West Pender Street and left the car running with the keys inside.
Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections
Laurent Saint-Cyr is meant to be the last head of the council as it prepares for a nationwide vote to elect a president. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World…