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Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace Mc Connell
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (176+ words) Barr is facing former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and entrepreneur Nate Morris in the May 19 Republican primary. All three Republicans coveted the president's endorsement in the conservative state, where Trump won 64% of the vote in the 2024 presidential race. Barr…...
Lakeshore Road reduced to one-way traffic for construction
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (176+ words) Construction season is in full swing. Drivers in Kelowna should expect traffic changes on Lakeshore Road starting Monday as a section of the busy corridor is reduced to one-way flow for about a month. The change will affect the stretch…...
Kelowna school getting new playground with provincial funding
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (224+ words) A French school in Kelowna is getting new playground equipment thanks to a provincial investment. Through Budget 2026, the province has provided "cole De L'Anse-Au-Sable with $200, 000 for modern, inclusive and accessible playground equipment. The Kelowna school is one of 25 across B. C. benefiting…...
Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (502+ words) The Royal Conservatory of Music will launch an independent investigation into allegations that one of its most prominent teachers sexually abused students in the 1970s and "80s, the organization said Friday. Their decision comes months after a former student published an essay…...
Quebec says it will table domestic violence prevention law modelled after Clare's law
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (314+ words) QU'BEC " The Quebec government says it will table legislation in the coming days that would allow people in relationships to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence. The law would be based on Clare's Law, which…...
Accused in bestiality case given trial options
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (105+ words) The accused in an alleged bestiality case is due back in court later this month. Christian appeared in Vernon Court Thursday, April 30, to consult with his counsel. The B. C. Prosecution Service said he is due back in court May 21, where he…...
Kelowna RCMP warn of rising fraud cases involving impersonation scams
18+ hour ago (158+ words) Kelowna RCMP are warning residents to stay vigilant after a rise in fraud cases involving scammers posing as government officials, financial institutions and law enforcement. Police say the suspects are using spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate and are pressuring…...
Alberta's Smith lauds new major Canada-U. S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (441+ words) EDMONTON " Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline project to deliver more of the province's crude to the United States is coming after years of advocacy from her government. U. S. President Donald Trump has signed…...
Waterways in B. C. s Mount Robson Park to be shut to prevent whirling disease
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (295+ words) VICTORIA " Lakes, rivers and streams in Mount Robson Park in central British Columbia are being closed to all watercraft and wading gear in an effort to prevent the spread of whirling disease in fish. The B. C. Ministry of Environment and Parks…...
UPDATE: BX homeowner staying positive despite significant damages in morning fire
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (359+ words) A house in the BX area was was the site of a significant fire Thursday morning. The blaze started at the house in the 6900 block of Pleasant Valley Road shortly after 8 a. m. April 30, causing the road to be closed near the…...