Why B.C. wants a terror designation on gang with alleged Indian government tiesSimon Little
On Tuesday, B.C. Premier David Eby called on the federal government to designate the Lawrene Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization.
American falls in love with Alberta, plans to move family north: ‘Overwhelmed by the love’Norma Reid
American Pamela Smith already made one trek across the continent in search of a better life for her family — and now, she feels she’s found it over the border…
As B.C.’s over-50 population grows, advocates want the shingles vaccine coveredAmy Judd
Almost 40 per cent of B.C.’s population is over 50 and physicians warn that shingles, which is a debilitating condition itself, can lead to other more serious health concerns. …
Neighbours, police concerned after Maple Ridge home shot at twice in past few weeksAmy Judd
Ridge Meadows RCMP said around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, they received a report of several shots fired at the home in the 12400 block of 266th Street.
Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn. BBC News
Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told
Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year. BBC News
House Speaker Johnson tours ICE facility, says Chicago mayor is ‘on the wrong side of the law’
House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for opposing federal immigration enforcement, saying he was “on the wrong side of the law.” “I tell you what, they…
No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidentsKen MacGillivray
The security force was a joint operation led by the RCMP, with assistance from the Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concernsKlaudia Van Emmerik
BC’s health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors’ concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.
Alzheimer’s drugs that slow the disease will not be made available on the NHS
Two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds. BBC News
‘Trump keeps world waiting’ and ‘ArmageDon’
Speculation over whether Donald Trump will join the conflict in the Middle East dominates Thursday’s papers. BBC News
Federal judge orders GPS monitoring for ex-Coast Guard officer who allegedly threatened to assassinate Trump
A federal judge ordered former U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant Peter Stinson to home detention with GPS monitoring during a hearing on accusations that he made numerous threats against President Donald…
Trump confronts Juventus soccer team about ‘men playing in women’s sports’ at White House
President Donald Trump host the popular Italian soccer club Juventus FC at the White House on Wednesday, as the team is in the U.S. for the Club World Cup. During…
‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Hit-and-run killer should spend 4 years in prison for sex assault on teen, B.C. court hearsSimon Little
Crown prosecutor Joseph Marin told the sentencing hearing he had assaulted the victim three times, the final of which involved choking and slapping on the face and breasts.
Seth Meyers explains why his late-night show has ‘weaned ourselves off politicians’
Liberal NBC “Late Night” host Seth Meyers offered a theory on Wednesday about why the era of politicians being interviewed on talk shows is coming to an end. The digital…
Iranian TV shows downing of Israel’s Hermes 900 drone
Iranian TV has aired footage of what it says is Iran’s air defences shooting down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%
Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now. BBC News
Heidi Klum flaunts physique in bikini top during billboard unveiling
Heidi Klum is embracing her right to bare all. The 52-year-old supermodel attended the unveiling of her new billboard in partnership with Italian beachwear company Calzedonia in Cologne, Germany. At…