A Kelowna man with a prolific criminal history has been granted bail despite ongoing concerns about his alleged propensity for misdeeds, most recently around one stretch of downtown businesses.Justin Collins is accused of a pattern of disruptive behaviour, with allegations focusing on his activi…
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Ukrainian dance teacher starts over in Kelowna
A new Kelowna dance studio hosts its grand opening this weekend.It’s been a long journey for the woman behind Gilea Dance Academy. Natalia Teslia landed in Kelowna in 2023, with her husband and son, after fleeing the war in Ukraine, leaving behind a very successful business.She brings …
B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous
British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.
CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal orders
The agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.
Lewis Farms Recreation Centre to get budget increase as inflation drives up cost
The Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is coming in over its $309 million budget even after several elements were removed, as inflation has been twice as high as the city predicted.
Markwayne Mullin makes case as new DHS head but faces temperament questions
The Oklahoma Republican senator faced questions from a Senate committee about his vision for a department tasked with carrying out Trump’s push for mass deportations.
Global markets rise, oil prices retreat despite Iran war escalation
U.S. benchmark crude fell US$1.24 to US$94.53 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose to US$104.17 per barrel. That’s down from more than US$106 on Monday.
Edmonton clinical trial offers hope to people suffering ‘most severe pains known to mankind’
A new U of A clinical trial is testing ultra-early Gamma Knife surgery to stop trigeminal neuralgia before permanent brain changes and years of devastating pain.
Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades
The move brings the total cost associated with Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.
Canada’s Kerri Einarson wins 5th straight game at women’s world curling playdowns
Team Canada’s Kerri Einarson scored four points in the eighth end to defeat Italy and stay unbeaten at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary.
