30 m. ago Berth at Delta coal export terminal shuttered for 10 weeks after fire

In an update posted Sunday, the company said the fire broke out Saturday on a shiploader that services Berth 1.

Events

34 m. ago Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties, drug trafficking

MEXICO CITY — Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. Chavez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a prison outside of the city of Hermosillo, in […]

Culture

43 m. ago 5th death linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

NEW YORK — Health officials have uncovered another death in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July and the latest death was announced late Monday night. Officials said they had concluded the death of a […]

Events

48 m. ago Mariners outfielder Robles suspended 10 games for throwing bat at pitcher

PHILADELPHIA — Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his conduct during the third inning of a Sunday game in Las Vegas during a rehab assignment, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Robles is currently with the triple-A Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League as he recovers from […]

Other

58 m. ago Ontario man’s cigar purchase comes with $5M lottery prize on side

In for a cigar, out for five million smackeroos. That’s pretty much what happened to an Ontario man who went to the store to purchase a stogie and figured he would buy a lottery ticket as well. David MacDonald of Belle River, Ont., has been a loyal OLG player since he was of legal age […]

Economics

65 m. ago Man pleads guilty to Oak Bay machete attack that left woman with life

The attack happened on April 25, 2017, when Kaspar Handspiker broke into a home in the 2500 block of Esplanade Road and attacked the victim who was home alone.

Events

81 m. ago Des crevettes potentiellement radioactives rappelées aux États

Des crevettes vendues à travers les États-Unis font l'objet d'un rappel en raison de leur possible radioactivité, ont annoncé les autorités.

Culture

86 m. ago More flight cancellations expected in and out of Kelowna as Air Canada clears backlog

As of Tuesday, 22 flights had been cancelled in and out of Kelowna since the strike began on Saturday and more cancellations are expected.

Other

91 m. ago Catherine Galliford, who challenged RCMP sexual harassment, dies at 58

Galliford's sexual harassment lawsuit prompted a class action suit and more than $100 million was paid to sexual harassment victims in the RCMP.

Events

1 hour ago WARMINGTON: Sleeping man who allegedly defended himself against intruder faces charges

The guy who allegedly broke in and was wanted by police on other matters is now in a Toronto Hospital with life threatening injuries. But the victim who was in slumber also faces serious charges

Other

1 hour ago Netanyahu Attacks Australia for Recognizing Palestinian State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese of betrayal for planning to recognize a Palestinian state, in a rare public attack on a historically friendly nation.

Events

1 hour ago Gunmen kill at least 13 people during mosque shooting in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria — Gunmen attacked a mosque in northwestern Nigeria on Tuesday morning, killing at least 13 people during morning prayers, local authorities said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack in the town of Unguwan Mantau, in the state of Katsina, but such attacks are common in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions where […]

Events

2 h. ago Veteran Boston TV news anchor claims she lost job because she’s white

A Boston TV anchor claims in a lawsuit that she was demoted from her job because she’s a white woman, alleging she was the supposed victim of a “DEI agenda” at the Tiffany Network. Katherine Merrill Dunham, better known as Kate Merrill while serving as a longtime anchor for CBS affiliate WBZ-TV, filed a lawsuit […]

Culture

2 h. ago «Le WOKISME EST FINI»: Donald Trump demande à la justice d’enquêter dans tout le pays contre les musées «wokes»

Donald Trump a demandé à la justice d’enquêter sur des musées dans tout le pays qu’il accuse d’être wokes, notamment concernant l’esclavage.

Events

2 h. ago Media challenge publication ban on Lapu Lapu attack suspect’s fitness hearing

VANCOUVER — A media consortium has challenged a publication ban on evidence at a hearing to determine if the man accused of killing 11 people at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival is fit to stand trial. The ban, which is supported by both prosecutors and the defence, says evidence in the British Columbia provincial court […]

Events

2 h. ago Syria’s top diplomat, Israeli delegation meet as U.S. pushes for ‘lasting stability’

BEIRUT — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday, talks that were brokered by the United States as part of a diplomatic push for Syria and Israel to normalize relations despite a recent surge in tensions between them. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency said Foreign Minister […]

Politics

2 h. ago Drivers busted for being impaired following B.C. Nickelback concert, country festival

The BC Highway Patrol said they did road checks the August long weekend following Sunfest, and the Nickelback concert, both throughout Lake Cowichan, the next weekend.

Culture

2 h. ago L’homme accusé d’avoir noyé sa fille à New York demande la libération sous caution

Il a plaidé non coupable de meurtre au deuxième degré de sa fille âgée de neuf ans.

Other

2 h. ago Video showing Canadian soldiers giving Nazi salutes leads to five suspensions

The video footage was taken in 2023 and also shows an individual performing drill in front of the Royal 22e Regiment flag and 'consuming a substance'

Events

2 h. ago Renewables Battling Climate Change Now Need to Insure Against It

Solar and wind projects are betting on a novel insurance product to help offset losses from erratic weather.

Society