Researchers with UBC Okanagan are hosting another Diabetes Dialogue night, following an extremely popular event earlier this year that aims to provide reliable information about diabetes to the community.On May 21 at Kelowna’s Trinity Church, some of the smartest minds at UBCO will talk and take…
Month: May 2024
Sask. teachers vote to renew mandate for job sanctions
Saskatchewan teachers have voted overwhelmingly to renew their mandate for sanctions – giving the Sask. Teachers Federation (STF) the power to institute job action if negotiations fall through.
2 dump truck crashes in 3 days at notorious New Westminster intersection
For the second time in three days, a crash involving a dump truck shut down a busy intersection in New Westminster Thursday.
PHOTOS: LKSSAA track and field championship, Day 2
The Northern Vikings won five of six divisions en route to capturing the overall team title at the LKSSAA track and field championship.
B.C. issues new order to boaters aimed at curbing whirling disease spread
British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease.
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce fires longtime executive director
The long-time executive director of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce was let go on Tuesday.Dan Rogers says the news that his services were no longer wanted came as a complete surprise."I was advised that they are going in a different direction. I was shocked on Tuesday morning, to be hon…
‘Need to strike a balance’: Calgary looks to density and development to tackle its housing crisis
As a housing crisis continues in Calgary, the city is looking to strike a balance between increasing density – both in established neighbourhoods and in new ones.
Do you recognize this man? Abbotsford police searching for tire-slashing suspect
Police in Abbotsford are trying to identify a suspect who allegedly slashed a car tire after a confrontation with the driver earlier this week.
Edmonton police commission meeting goes virtual, citing safety concerns
Days after Edmonton police took down encampments at a pro-Palestine rally at the University of Alberta, the chief appeared at the Edmonton Police Commission meeting.
Paramedic Service Chiefs of Saskatchewan raise staffing concerns at annual convention
Paramedic service chiefs from across Saskatchewan recently gathered for their annual conference in downtown Saskatoon.