Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal
Comments appear to significantly lower the threshold for Russia to use nuclear weapons and come as Western allies consider allowing Ukraine to use weapons inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
US and allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
The US, France and other allies jointly called on Wednesday for an immediate 21-day ceasefire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted amid corruption probe
Retired police captain becomes first sitting mayor of New York City to face federal charges. New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a Swiss National Day flag raising ceremony…
US, allies call for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S., France and other allies jointly called Wednesday for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah…
What the papers say – September 26
Rising tensions in the Middle East lead the nation’s papers on Thursday. The Guardian and Daily Telegraph both focus on Israel signalling its military is ready to launch a ground…
First-of-its-kind Canine Social Club opens in Kelowna, BC
A new Okanagan business has tongues and tails wagging. So Fetch Canine Social Club is officially open for business. The new business opened in Kelowna, B.C., on Sept. 25 and…
B.C.’s HIV, AIDS rates hit historic lows 6 months ago. So why are they rising again?
On Dec. 1, 2023, the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS announced the virtual end of the domestic epidemic of HIV in British Columbia. “It was a very good day,”…
Alberta municipalities pushing back on provincial ban of electronic tabulators
Alberta municipalities are looking for the provincial government to reconsider its decision to ban electronic vote tabulators in next year’s municipal elections. A resolution to be presented to delegates at…
Overmatched Edmonton Oilers doomed from start in loss to Jets
You knew the Winnipeg Jets were winning this game as soon as the team submitted their lineups. The only question was by how much. Well, five goals as it turns…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on criminal charges, sources say
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The indictment…