A decision on expanding pickleball courts in Lansdowne has been delayed, following a spirited debate at council that highlighted competing views on recreation, fairness and process. At its April 7 meeting, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands council unanimously voted to defer a recommendation that would have denied a request to add four […]
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Organizations using former Qualicum elementary school receive eviction notice
Qualicum Commons, in the town of Qualicum Beach, is home to many organizations, including Karma Academy, Bright Star Montessori and a daycare, to name a few.
MAGA Media Seems to Have Hit Its Breaking Point Over Iran
“The online right wasn’t supportive and there wasn’t anything that was going to change that,” says one person familiar with the Republican influencer pipeline.
Team Winters is celebrated for amazing year of curling
The curling foursome qualified for two national championship events in one season
Letters April 7, 2026: ‘Alberta is no Switzerland.’
Reality check What a completely ridiculous letter from Paul McKay suggesting that Alberta could be rich and export-based like Switzerland just by separating from Canada. Maybe Paul should spend some time reading up on some basic economics so that he understands that there is more to the Swiss economy than being land-locked. And it’s not […]
Jon Jones Hits Back at National News Coverage Over Albuquerque Incident
For a regular incident on the streets to turn into something so big that it attracts national coverage was least expected by Jon Jones. Yet, that’s the reality he now confronts. Days after clips of an alleged road-rage incident involving him and another person surfaced, Jones reflected on how the situation gained such wide media […]The post Jon Jones Hits Back at National News Coverage Over Albuquerque Incident appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Roma talent emerges as future midfield option for Italy
Nicolò Pisilli’s rise at Roma has earned him a senior call-up for the March World…
Between 20 and 25 deceased canines have washed up on Washington state beach
On March 26, the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to Guemes Island after someone reported six deceased dogs had washed ashore.
Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz – CBC
Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz CBCLive updates: Iran war ceasefire for 45 days ‘being discussed,’ official says, ahead of Trump’s Hormuz deadline NBC NewsPakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran Al JazeeraU.S., Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline CNBCIran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire Axios
Spring sips tasting event in South East Kelowna to kickoff season
The arrival of warm, spring weather is a reason to celebrate for farmers in the Okanagan.Sip South East Kelowna is ready to awaken people’s taste buds with its kickoff to the season tasting event on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.Spring into South East Kelowna is a self-guided…