The City of Kelowna is looking to add commercial opportunities to a couple of city parks.The city this week issued an Expression of Interest, looking for partners interested in “year-round commercial services that complement recreational use and add value to the park experience.”…
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More than 1,200 students welcomed to UBCO during move-In day
UBC Okanagan was buzzing with energy on Saturday as more than 1,240 students were welcomed to campus during the university’s annual residence move-in day.Arriving in staggered timeslots between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., many of the students were first-years experiencing campus life for the first …
City Sprint Kelowna returns for second year of racing and community impact
Get ready to race for a cause.JCI Kelowna is bringing back its high-energy, citywide adventure event with the second annual City Sprint Kelowna, taking place on Sept. 27.Inspired by The Amazing Race, the event sends teams racing through Kelowna to solve clues, complete challenges, and discov…
The hospital Walk/Run Early Bird Pricing deadline is this Sunday
The North Bay Regional suggests that you register immediately to enjoy the Early Bird rate
Son of late Innu leader says Hydro-Québec does not have consent for Gull Island, wants work halted immediately
Innu Nation recently gave the Québec utility a conditional green light to do survey work for the proposed hydroelectric megaproject. Jerome Jack wants Innu leaders to step down and call a general election before Innu vote on the proposed deal.
Winnipeg Sea Bears make coaching change, name Mike Raimbault new G.M. & head coach
The Sea Bears parted ways with G.M. and head coach Mike Taylor while naming Brandon’s Mike Raimbault as his replacement.
Man, 71, charged after woman stabbed in grocery store at College Square
Ottawa police detectives are investigating after a Jewish woman was stabbed by a stranger Wednesday afternoon at a west-end grocery store known for the largest kosher selection in town. The woman, in her 70s, was stabbed in the torso as she shopped at Loblaws at College Square on Baseline Road. The West Criminal Investigations Unit […]
‘Pity Nigerians,’ reactions trail FG’s 100% passport fee hike
Tribune Online‘Pity Nigerians,’ reactions trail FG’s 100% passport fee hikeThe announcement, which comes less than a year after a similar review in September 2024, quickly stirred heated debate online…‘Pity Nigerians,’ reactions trail FG’s 100% passport fee hikeTribune Online
Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Is Having Fun Again
Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is in the middle of what might be the best season of his lengthy career. At 37 years old, the lefty has a 1.04 ERA in 52 innings. He’s converted 26 of 28 save opportunities, ranking him among the best closers in baseball. It shouldn’t come as a surprise […]
The Federal Reserve Just Made the Bulls Case for $4000 Gold
Distributed on behalf of Equinox Gold Corp. Now trading at $3,405, gold test a record high of $3,500 shortly. Some analysts, including those at GSC Commodity Intelligence, say $4,000 may be in the cards, too. All of which could have a substantial impact on gold stocks, including Equinox Gold Corp. (NYSE American: EQX) (TSX: EQX), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT), Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), and Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K). In fact, as noted by FXEmpire.com, “Lower interest rates erode the U.S dollar, diminish the appeal of bonds and…