UPDATE: 5:30 p.m.The police incident appears to be over. Police remain along Wilson Avenue, but are wrapping up. Castanet has requested more information from the Kelowna RCMP. ORIGINAL: 5:10 p.m.Police appear to be surrounding a home along Ethel and Wilson Street in downtown Ke…
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Man in critical condition after ‘serious assault’ in downtown Kamloops
A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a “serious assault” in downtown Kamloops on Friday night, according to police.
Community bake sale sees sweet support for Manitoba teen battling brain cancer
A Manitoba teen’s dream of dining in Parisian cafes is about to come true with some help from The Dream Factory.
Eddie Rosario hits 2-run HR in 7th to help Nationals outlast Blue Jays 11-8
Eddie Rosario’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke an 8-8 tie and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8 on Sunday.
Cases of chlamydia and syphilis are up, other STIs down: health unit
Associate medical officer of health says people don’t have to show symptoms to have STIs.
Manitoba government launches $15M endowment fund for MMIWG2S families
Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit peoples can expect more financial support from the Manitoba government as part of a new endowment fund announced Sunday.
Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen
Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members today during a ceremony at British Columbia’s legislature cenotaph commemorating the Second World War’s Battle of the Atlantic.
Whitecaps play to scoreless draw in 50th anniversary match
On a night of celebration, the Vancouver Whitecaps endured their fair share of challenges as they played to a 0-0 draw against Austin FC on Saturday at BC Place.
‘A tiny city:’ Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at McGill University’s downtown Montreal campus say they’re better organized and prepared than ever as the protest stretches into a second week.
Montreal’s Jewish community remembers victims for Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Sunday night, Jewish communities recognize Yom HaShoah, Holocaust remembrance day, where six candles are lit at a ceremony at the Montreal Holocaust Museum, one for every million Jews killed during the Holocaust.