As of May 1, snowpack was only at 30 per cent of normal in the Okanagan, and the shortage of water is starting to show.A Kelowna woman contacted Castanet, alarmed to see a large buildup of algae and low water levels at Rotary Marsh Park.“Before, in the beginning of spring, I noti…
Month: May 2026
Large chunk of Kelowna’s Pandosy Village hits the market
A court-appointed liquidator has ordered the sale of 10 single-family lots in Kelowna’s Pandosy Village.C. Cheveldave & Associates is responsible with liquidating Witmar Holdings, which, according to court documents, has been ordered to sell its assets “as a result of the long-running …
Four Canadians from hantavirus ship isolating on Vancouver Island – Times Colonist
Four Canadians from hantavirus ship isolating on Vancouver Island Times ColonistWhich rodents carry hantavirus in Canada? Your questions answered CBCLast passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive BBCEvacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus The GuardianVisitor to Canada isolating in Peel Region due to possible hantavirus exposure CTV News
Fast-moving wildfire threatens 2 First Nations in southeast Sask.
Officials in southeast Saskatchewan are warning residents of a “fast-moving wildfire” that destroyed some minor structures and threatened several homes on Star Blanket Cree Nation and Little Black Bear First Nation.
Saskatchewan officials urge caution as dry weather triggers wildfires
Saskatchewan’s Public Safety Agency shared that much of the south and central parts of the province are favourable for extreme fire behaviours.
Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp receiver battle brewing
The Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp is well underway, and the pass catcher roster battle is heating up with players stepping up and rookies holding their own.
Former BOLO most wanted fugitive pleads guilty in relation to fatal shooting
The Crown has indicated it will be seeking a 10-year sentence for Mohamud Farah and a six-year sentence for Michael Bebee in connection with the death of Shamar Powell-Flowers.
TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK
Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.
Mobile Suit Gundam has never been more unnerving in this exclusive new clip
A single flight becomes a point of fracture between Kenneth Sleg’s order and Gigi Andalucia’s instinct
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my cofounders here at The Verge, and also just one of my very closest friends.I mention that because Joanna just left that lofty perch at The Journal to start her own media company called New Things. She’s starting with her new book about AI, called I Am Not a Robot, which is out this week on May 12th. You’ll hear us reference the fact that she and I have been talking about her big move…