Okanagan Latest News

• Carney says economic activity already spurring from investment summit

  Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are set to arrive in Toronto for Canada's first-ever investment summit to get a look at major projects in development.

  Economy

  3 hours
• Carney, Macron to meet as talks of stronger Canada-EU relationship ramp up

  Carney has made it no secret he wants closer economic, security and political ties with the EU as Canada's relationship with the U.S. continues to worsen amid the trade war.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Celine Dion returns to the stage after 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’

  The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”

  Entertainment

  5 hours
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• Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel citing global shortage

  Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country.

  World

  7 hours
• At least 129 missing, 6 dead after ferry overturns in Indonesia’s Java sea

  The ferry, with more than 240 people on board, was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, on Borneo Island, officials said.

  World

  8 hours
• Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89

  George Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the national title as a pro for almost 20 years and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.

  Sports

  8 hours
• Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

  The raids targeted both current and former members of multiple prominent LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness groups. The organizations’ websites were also blocked.

  World

  10 hours
• Dawson college shooting survivor now serves as Montreal police officer 20 years later

  On Sept. 13, 2006, a gunman entered Dawson college and opened fire on students in the hall. One student was killed and 16 people were injured.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Canada to co-host conference on returning Ukrainian kids, detainees

  Canada, Ukraine and Norway will host an international conference in Toronto focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.

  World

  Sep 12
• Carney to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for first time

  Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the first time during a three-day trip to Europe focused on defence, energy and economic ties.

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for the AI industry to slow development, warning safety measures need time to catch up with rapidly advancing systems.

  Tech

  Sep 12
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• Trump says Canada ‘wants to make a deal very badly’

  U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada wants a deal with Washington “very badly” and suggested an agreement could come “fairly soon” if trade concerns are resolved.

  Canada

  Sep 12
• Childhood Cancer Canada calls for $15M from feds as demand rises

  Childhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.

  Health

  Sep 12
• Carney to showcase Canada’s capital agenda at first-ever investment summit

  Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

  Canada

  Sep 12
• Pumpkin farms ‘at the mercy of Mother Nature’ after extreme weather in Canada

  Severe weather, from heavy rain and hail to extreme heat and drought, is making this year's pumpkin season increasingly unpredictable for Canadian farmers.

  Canada

  Sep 12
• Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple

  The campaign, released this week, features "Naissance," a track created by Quebec artist CRi.

  Entertainment

  Sep 12
• Mark Carney meets with ‘Forever Canadian’ campaigners in Banff

  The prime minister was cheered by about 50 supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign, almost all holding red and white signs and some wearing the maple leaf.

  Canada

  Sep 11
• ‘E-dirt bikes are not toys’: E.R. doc fears more injuries after 2 kids hit in Edmonton

  Edmonton police said two boys, aged 11 and 12, on an e-dirt bike allegedly cut off a car turning onto Terwillegar Drive, triggering a crash that left them with serious injuries.

  Health

  Sep 11
• Lake Ontario merchandise turns Trump order into fundraiser to protect the lake

  A Lake Ontario-inspired phrase is being turned into merchandise, with part of the proceeds going toward protecting and restoring the lake.

  Canada

  Sep 11
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• Stellantis signs MOU on Brampton, Ont., plant as talks with union break down

  Stellantis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Roshel for the potential sale of its idled Brampton assembly plant as Unifor pauses contract talks.

  Canada

  Sep 11
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• Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City

  Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

  Entertainment

  Sep 11
• Gas prices are expected to drop soon, but geopolitical risks remain

  Consumers in Canada could see some relief at gas pumps starting next week as gas refineries go through regular seasonal changes, but how much prices will drop is unclear.

  Consumer

  Sep 11
• Alec Baldwin says new documentary on ‘Rust’ shooting shows ‘me at my worst’

  'I want to be acquitted so I can just walk out the door and everyone just leave me alone,' the 68-year-old actor says in the trailer for 'The Trial of Alec Baldwin.'

  Entertainment

  Sep 11
• Judge Judy Sheindlin retiring from on-camera work after 30 years

  With her latest series 'Judy Justice' nearing the end in October, Judy Sheindlin revealed that she's handing over her gavel to her son, Adam Levy.

  Entertainment

  Sep 11
• Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French town

  France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.

  Trending

  Sep 11