Dry July: Metro Vancouver got half the precipitation it usually does last monthSimon Little
According to the weather agency’s statistics, the region usually gets just over 34 millimetres of rain for the month. This year, just 17 millimetres.
Commercial boat owners say Kelowna city fees unfair, bad for tourismKlaudia Van Emmerik
The newly formed association would like to see a per-usage fee implemented, a system widely used at boat launches around the Lower Mainland.
Jeremy Bowen: ‘Thank you, but it’s too late’: Why some Palestinians aren’t convinced by Starmer’s promise
Some say Britain’s decision is an important first step – while others worry it won’t make a real difference. BBC News
As Trump hikes tariffs, B.C. jobs minister urges Carney to ‘negotiate hard’Globalnews Digital
British Columbia’s minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government to stand firm and “negotiate hard” when trying to find a solution to 35 per cent tariffs…
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime. BBC News
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shutter following Trump-era cuts
President Trump has called public media a ‘monstrosity’ that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Car finance judgement ‘a hard pill to swallow’
A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim. BBC News
Love Island finale, and Wednesday returns: What’s coming up this week?
Parenthood is also released this week, Freakier Friday hits cinemas and MasterChef is back. BBC News
‘You’re sold a lie’: How do you spot a cult?
A psychotherapist explains how to spot a cult and why more support is needed for those who leave. BBC News
Saskatoon company launches Saskatchewan’s 1st corporate child care programPayton Zillich
It can be hard for families to create a balance between work and taking care of young children, but as Payton Zillich reports, one Saskatchewan company is hoping to change…
Colbert fails to ask Harris about Biden decline, avoids her involvement in Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit
Outgoing CBS “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert failed to address the hottest topics with former Vice President Kamala Harris during his fawning interview on Thursday. Colbert rolled out the…
Hiker dead after fall into waterfall near SquamishGlobalnews Digital
Police say a hiker has died after falling into a waterfall near Squamish, B.C.
NYC shooting victim’s daughter delivers tearful eulogy at funeral: ‘Never imagined this happening’
Speaking to hundreds of mourners on Thursday, the daughter of slain Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner delivered a tearful eulogy as her mother was laid to rest after she was shot…
Man injured as police investigate serious motorcycle collisionKevin Hirschfield
A man was taken to hospital after a serious collision involving a motorcycle and car at Powers Street and Redwood Avenue.
Hollywood turns to AI tools to rewire movie magic
Generative Artificial Intelligence can create lifelike imaging and audio, which is likely why an increasing number of film studios are incorporating A.I. into special effects. It comes just two years…
Alberta RCMP asking public for information on ‘suspect’ near BowdenKen MacGillivray
The RCMP search for a “suspect” along a rural road, northwest of Bowden on Friday, included heavily armed officers, a canine unit, RCMP helicopter and a drone.
Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb among teammates to express support for Micah Parsons following trade request
Micah Parsons announced he had requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys in a social media post on Friday and his teammates have come out in support of him. Parsons,…
Elks look to slow down the high-flying Tiger-Cats on SaturdayDave Campbell
The Edmonton Elks will look to slow down the high-flying Hamilton Tiger-Cats when the two teams clash on Saturday afternoon from Commonwealth Stadium.
Illegal migrant with history of child abuse, domestic violence allegedly tried to ram ICE agents in Colorado
An illegal immigrant from Mexico accused of attempting to run over federal agents in Colorado was previously deported six times and has prior convictions for child abuse and domestic violence.…