Author: News Desk

West Kelowna, B.C. city council has unanimously voted to formally oppose BC Hydro’s proposal to build overhead transmission lines as part of a project to add a second power source to the city, urging the utility to instead install the lines underground. “We’ve been advocating really since we incorporated in 2007 for redundant power. It’s extremely important,” said West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. “But we do not want overhead lines.”The decision comes as concerns continue to grow among residents, businesses and local helicopter operators over the potential impact of transmission towers, which could reach up to 100 feet tall and…

July 2, 2026; Vancouver, Canada; Switzerland’s Breel Embolo celebrates scoring their first goal. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images Breel Embolo scored in the first half, Dan Ndoye tallied at the start of the second half and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup’s round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night in Vancouver. Johan Manzambi set up the first goal with a dazzling run and Gregor Kobel made two saves as the Swiss reached the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Switzerland will face either Colombia or Ghana on Tuesday in Vancouver. The latter…

Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have a new brand deal, and it comes with a side of mint. The New Heights show announced a partnership with Mentos USA on Instagram this week. The reveal was brief – the caption read “Just a couple of guys who know exactly where they stand 😂,” with a Mentos tag attached. For two guys who’ve built their whole brand on self-deprecating humor, the phrasing landed exactly right. That line is doing double duty. On the surface, it fits the Mentos aesthetic – confidence and knowing your place. But for anyone who follows New Heights,…

Security researchers have confirmed that a European politician had his phone hacked with the Pegasus spyware while serving on an investigatory committee probing abuses of the notorious surveillance tool. This has reigniting fresh controversy over governments abusing spyware to collect information about their critics. The researchers at the University of Toronto’s digital rights unit The Citizen Lab say the confirmed phone hacking of Greek journalist and former politician Stelios Kouloglou during 2022 and 2023 marks the first time that a member of the European Parliament’s PEGA committee, tasked with investigating phone spyware attacks by European governments, has been publicly identified…

As the CFL’s Official Charity Partner, World Vision Canada works alongside players, teams, and fans to create meaningful change for children and communities worldwide. From clean water initiatives to education and empowerment programs, the partnership highlights how the rhythms of the game can inspire rhythms of change far beyond the field. CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders’ offence came alive at McMahon Stadium on Thursday night, as the Stamps ran past the Toronto Argonauts 58-36. The win marked the Stampeders’ second straight victory in the Stampede Bowl in what was a high-scoring affair. With it being the opening game of FanDuel…

CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw six touchdown passes and rushed for one in a 58-36 win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts in the CFL on Thursday. Jalen Philpot and Dejon Brissett both caught two touchdown passes, Tevin Jones and Clark Barnes each had one and Quincy Jones scored a rushing touchdown for Calgary (2-2).Jude McAtamney kicked eight points for the Stampeders in front of an announced crowd of 19,100 at McMahon Stadium.Defensive back Zy Alexander intercepted Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly twice, which Calgary converted to touchdowns.Makai Polk had two touchdown catches, Damonte Coxie and David Ungerer…

The Veterans Day Parade in NYC is among the nation’s largest and holds profound significance for the city. Residents honor their veterans daily, but on Veterans Day, they unite in a unique tribute. This parade is NYC’s way of showing deep appreciation to the military men and women. Attendees can expect a memorable event. New York City celebrates this very special holiday with the Veterans Day Parade. In this guide, I tell you everything you need to know! When is Veterans Day? Veterans Day in NYC for 2026 is on November 11th. It is a national holiday in the U.S.…

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. could not stop scoring touchdowns as he powered the Calgary Stampeders over the Toronto Argonauts 58-36 Thursday night from McMahon Stadium. The win marked the Stampeders’ second straight win of the Stampede Bowl as Adams finished tied for the Stampeders’ single-game passing touchdown record with six, while adding a seventh along the ground. The scoring started early, as after Toronto’s punt on the opening possession, the teams traded majors on the ensuing pair of drives. Adams Jr. connected with Jalen Philpot, before Chad Kelly and Makai Polk answered right back. The Stampeders tacked on a…

The Nationals brought left-hander Konnor Pilkington back on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Rochester. The tracker also indicates that Washington released righty reliever Trevor Gott from his minor league deal. Pilkington returns to the team with which he made 32 appearances last season. He worked 28 1/3 innings of 4.45 ERA ball, striking out a strong 28% of opponents against an elevated 14% walk rate. Washington outrighted him off the 40-man roster over the winter. Pilkington elected free agency and signed a minor league contract with the Tigers. The 6’3″ southpaw has spent…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where his mouth is. With four months to go until November’s elections, it’s still unclear how much MAGA Inc., the country’s largest political war chest with $382 million in the bank as of last month, plans to spend on key races. The silence has persisted even as Senate Republican leaders have urged Trump’s team, both privately and publicly, to pick up the tab for the president’s decisions. Front…