The BC Conservative Party has removed its candidate for the Kelowna-Mission riding due to “various factors related to campaign performance and conduct.”Back in February, the BC Conservative Party announced Kelowna business owner and farmer Alexandra Wright would represent the party i…
Month: August 2024
The Paranormal Cirque show is now ready to go at Northgate Square
After a safety permit issues on Thursday scrapped the show, the Paranormal Cirque performances return Friday night and run right through Sunday night
RCMP looking to identify person of interest in fatal shooting east of Calgary
Police are looking for help identifying a person of interest in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in Rocky View County, east of Calgary, on Tuesday.
Canadian men’s 4×100 team wins Olympic gold
The Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team has won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Looking for a summer read? Brantford Library customers, staff offer suggestions
Are you searching for the perfect summer read? Look no further, because Brant Library customers have submitted delightful book reviews through the Summer Reading program, and our staff have curated a selection of their favourite titles. Staff member Liana suggests The School for Invisible Boys by Shaun David Hutchinson. This book is perfect for preteens […]
‘Sign from the heavens’: After mom’s death, B.C. woman discovers 313 four-leaf clovers in backyard
Julie Barr will never forget that day she was working in her backyard and found her first four-leaf clover.
7-Eleven to offer booze in Ontario stores starting next month
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven says it has been given the green light to sell beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails in Ontario stores starting Sept. 5.
NDP with slightest of edges over Sask Party heading into election: poll
A new poll from Insightrix research found that if a provincial election were held in July, respondents would have opted to elect an NDP government — by a hair.
Police investigating break-in at Six Nations school
Six Nations Police are asking for the public’s help related to a break-in at a school on Cayuga Road. Police received a report about a break and enter on Aug. 2. They say there was significant damage to the building. No property was reported stolen. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact […]
Queen Elizabeth Hotel workers stage another surprise strike
Workers at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal called another surprise strike on Friday morning to put pressure on their employer. The Federation of Commerce, a union affiliated with the CSN, announced that the 600 workers at the Montreal hotel had decided to go on strike the day after a one-day strike at 23 Quebec hotels.