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There was a mishap at the Steve Omischl Sports Complex Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Jason Whiteley told The Nugget a backhoe hit a gas line at the site. “There was no danger to any buildings and fire crews ensured safety while Enbridge Gas dealt with the situation.” The Steve Omischl Sports Complex opened in August 2011 […]

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Dutch far-right leader pulls out of ruling coalition, imperiling government  The Washington PostDutch far-right leader Geert Wilders quits government in dispute over immigration – Europe live  The GuardianGeert Wilders: Dutch government faces collapse as far-right leader exits coalition  BBCGeert Wilders Withdraws Party from Dutch Governing Coalition  The New York TimesDutch government collapses after Geert Wilders’ far-right party quits  politico.eu

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So far, no arrests have been made in connection with an incident that forced the evacuation of the Kelowna Walmart store on Sunday afternoon.The store was cleared after someone discharged what the Kelowna Fire Department called a “very irritant spray” in one of the bathrooms around 4…

TORONTO, ON, JUNE 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is proud to announce the launch of afoundational farm insurance course for insurance professionals. Designed to fill a long-standing gap in industry education, the course provides essential knowledge to effectively advise on farm insurance policies — an area known for its complexity […]The post IBAO Launches Foundational Farm Insurance eLearning Course appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Column | In Asia, Hegseth warns against China, but few want to pick sides  The Washington PostThere is an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, America warns  The EconomistChina warns US not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan  Al JazeeraChina accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech ‘filled with provocations’  The GuardianChina Urges U.S. to ‘Stop Inciting Conflict’ in Hegseth Row  Time Magazine

Redefining high blood pressure parameters could save lives  Sudbury NewsHypertension Canada guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in adults in primary care  CMAJ

A vice-principal at West Carleton Secondary School has been charged with sexual assault. Jonathan Cappello, listed as one of two vice-principals at the high school in Dunrobin, was arrested and charged with sexual assault in Ottawa on May 10, according to a notation on his profile on the Ontario College of Teachers website. “The OCDSB […]

UPDATE: 8:18 p.m.Power has been restored to a number of customers along Westside Road.A total of 500 customers are without power south of Goldie Road and north of Beacon Hill Drive in Lake Country. Estimated time on is 8:30 p.m. ORIGINAL: 5:34 p.m.Powerful winds swept through t…