
Firefighters put out shed fire in West Kelowna last night
Around 6 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 9, West Kelowna Fire Rescue safely put out a shed…

West Kelowna firefighters pull man 70 ft up an icy slope after he went off the road
West Kelowna Fire Rescue hoisted a man up a treacherous slope after his vehicle went…

In some Czech villages, St Nicholas leads a parade with the devil and grim reaper in tow
LIDECKO, Czech Republic (AP) — In an eastern corner of the Czech Republic, St. Nicholas…

‘People are confused’: Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights
OTTAWA – While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and…

Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday
OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve…

Canada has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – In a theatre in St. John's, N.L., a murmur spreads through…

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war
CALGARY – An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in…

Snowfall causing traffic backups on Trans-Canada Highway near Salmon Arm
Trucks are stuck in the snow or are chaining up tires on Trans-Canada Highway near…

RCMP safely located missing infant after AMBER Alert
Today, Dec. 9, an AMBER Alert was issued when a man unexpectedly fled from police…

TRENDING NOW: How to pet an alligator
Step one: see the alligator, step two: boop him on the nose. This man delivers…

Baldur’s Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games
It’s been a terrific year for video games. Developers hit their stride on the PlayStation…

Former editors reflect on Reader’s Digest distinct brand after reports of closure
Former editors at Reader's Digest Canada are reflecting on the bite-sized magazine's outsized impact in…

Number of Canadians with disabilities doubles in 10 years, hits 8 million: StatCan
The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years, a…

Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they’re not left behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple…

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says
About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to…