New position will allow searches of phones and computers without asking OPP for help.
Author: psheffield
City of Kelowna security patrols should be expanded to Rutland, business owners say
On Thursday, the City of Kelowna announced its latest response to the ongoing issues plaguing downtown: temporary overnight security patrols.
Brantford International Villages Festival looking for more participants to showcase their culture
Organizers of the Brantford International Villages Festival are hoping to attract new participants to showcase the city’s growing culture and ethnic diversity. Recent reports indicate more than 10 per cent of residents speak a first language other than English. Census data shows that in 2021, about 15,800 people in Brantford identified as a visible minority, up from about 9,500 […]
Mastodon is testing easier ways to get you started in the fediverse
New users on the decentralized social network Mastodon could soon have an easier time getting started. Mastodon is running “onboarding experiments” to test ways to improve the new user experience, starting with default server recommendations. Now when new users join Mastodon from the mobile app, they may see a button to “join” a recommended server rather than the default “join mastodon.social” button that’s currently displayed. Unlike most other social platforms, Mastodon has hundreds of independent servers users can join, catering to different communities and niches. The addition of default…
OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation
OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would value the ChatGPT-maker at $850 billion.
Wizz Air launches new bag drop service at London airport
The twilight service will allow passengers to check in luggage the night before an early flight
Ten people, two corporations charged for allegedly operating after-hours bar
In addition to the 10 people and two corporations already facing charges, 11 suspects have yet to be identified, police said
LeBlanc says he’ll meet with Trump’s trade rep to talk about CUSMA review
LeBlanc said Ottawa and their Mexican counterparts are in agreement that a North American deal involving all three countries is the best way forward.
Man tells trial about drug-fueled celebration that ended in spouse’s death
Daniel Gale took a couple of hits off a drug pipe, left the master bedroom and headed into the living room. And then, nothing. His next memory, he testified Tuesday at the trial of his former cocaine dealer, Jordan Colley, was in a hospital bed 14 hours later. He couldn’t hear. He had pneumonia. And […]
Anh and Chi is Celebrating 10 Years with a Special Fundraiser
The Goods from Anh and Chi Vancouver, BC | Anh and Chi, Mount Pleasant’s award-winning Vietnamese restaurant, is celebrating 10 years of culinary excellence and community building with a special one-night-only Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, March 8, 2026. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the evening will feature a multi-course tasting […]