Work is about to get underway on some major park and recreation improvements in Kelowna.Phase 5 of the Glenmore Recreation Park is set to get underway this summer, including construction of much-anticipated pickleball courts.The work will also see installation of temporary washrooms, an arti…
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French PM to visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during Canadian visit
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during a three-day trip to Canada that begins Wednesday.
Two Calgary golf courses opening Friday, if weather permits
Dust off your clubs because two of Calgary’s city-owned golf courses are opening to the public on Friday, as long as the weather cooperates.
Local history showcased on ‘mobile mural’ bus
A transit bus is now travelling its route around Chatham while providing a visual highlight of the community’s history.
Turn Up for the Inaugural Tequila & Agave Festival, Vancouver!
Although the main Grand Tasting event is sold out, there are still several other opportunities to get in on the action. For your convenience, we’ve rounded up a list of the festival’s satellite and industry-centred events – don’t wait to grab your tickets!
Winnipeg police investigating shooting death
Winnipeg police are investigating the shooting death of a 46-year-old man Tuesday morning.
Calgary man convicted of killing his wife in hit-and-run given lesser sentence
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed the main parts of an appeal from a Calgary man who killed his wife in 2020, but substituted his second-degree murder conviction for the lesser offence of manslaughter.
St. Lawrence College greets potential students
St Lawrence College’s Brockville campus again opened its doors to potential students Saturday morning. The college parking lot was a sea of vehicles attesting to the community response. “Our crowds are larger this year,” said Glenn Vollebregt, St. Lawrence College’s president and CEO. “I just came from our Cornwall Campus open house and attendance is […]
Kelowna-Mission MLA presents petition in legislature supporting Childhood Connections
A petition has been presented in the BC Legislature urging the provincial government to do something to ensure the future of Kelowna’s Childhood Connections.Kelowna-Mission MLA presented the petition containing 2,510 signatures of community members.Childhood Connections may have to shut down…
Metro Vancouver water restrictions coming May 1 as snowpack near historic low
Water usage restrictions will take effect across Metro Vancouver next month as the region’s snowpack remains near half the historical average for the season.