Interlake chiefs call on feds for Jordan’s Principle funding
Leaders with the Interlake Reserve Tribal Council (IRTC) say they’re owed $1.5 million in Jordan’s Principle funding from the federal government by the end of January. At a press conference,…
Central Okanagan Food Bank sees huge increase in Christmas hamper demand
The Central Okanagan Food Bank has officially launched its annual Christmas hamper distribution campaign. The organization and its many volunteers are preparing to hand out an unprecedented amount of hampers…
LIVE: Dozens killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza refugee camp, hospital area
More than 20 people, including six children and five women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, the Wafa news agency reports. Gaza’s civil defence…
B.C. charities, passport seekers feel the pinch as Canada Post strike drags on
There appears to be no end in sight to the strike paralyzing Canada’s postal system, a fact causing headaches both for B.C. charities and British Columbians waiting for their passports.…
Kate says she ‘didn’t know’ what 2024 held in store as she hosts carol service
The Princess of Wales spoke of “challenging times” and how she “didn’t know” what this year would bring as she made a rare public appearance at her annual Christmas carol…
Dominican Republic seizes a record 9.5 tons of cocaine
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, the largest drug seizure in the country’s history. Recommended Videos…
Gathering in Lethbridge to remember those lost to femicide on Montreal Massacre anniversary
Thirty-five years later and over 3,300 kilometres away, people in Lethbridge gathered Friday to remember the victims of the École Polytechnique massacre. On Dec. 6, 1989 at the École Polytechnique…
Calgary photo radar tickets being delivered via couriers due to Canada Post strike
As the strike between Canada Post and its workers continues, some unwanted pieces of mail are still making there way to people’s doorsteps. After getting a knock on her front…
South Korean president says he will not seek to impose martial law again
South Korea’s president said he is “very sorry” for causing public anxiety and inconvenience with his declaration of martial law earlier this week, and promised not to make another attempt…
Saskatoon nurses plead for help amid over-crowding, patient safety at ERs
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is begging the provincial government to look at what is happening in Saskatoon hospitals and take action. “When is enough, enough?” That was the phrase…