Kelowna rubber duck race raises funds for free swimming lessons for kidsSydney Morton
The deadline to adopt a duck for the Make a Splash fundraiser is Friday, and the big duck race on the lazy river at H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre takes…
Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate. BBC News
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exits first preseason game with injury after Ravens sack
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained an injury in his first preseason game of 2025 Thursday night when he was sacked by the Baltimore Ravens’ David Ojabo. Ojabo had a clean…
B.C. to require all schools to be equipped with AEDs, naloxoneSimon Little
The mandate requires the tools to be in all high schools by the end of this year, while elementary schools must carry the equipment by September 2026.
Caught on video: B.C. cyclist says motorcyclist pushed him, causing crashAmy Judd
Const. Sherri Wade confirmed to Global News that around 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 2, a cyclist called them to say he had been pushed by a motorcyclist and ended up…
Another arrest is made in response to sex toys being thrown at WNBA games
Police have made a second arrest in response to the ongoing incidents of green sex toys being thrown onto courts during WNBA games. The latest alleged culprit, 18-year-old Kaden Lopez…
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