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Border agency eyes smartphone facial recognition system amid privacy concerns
Travellers would be able to use facial recognition technology to identify themselves through their smartphones when crossing the border under a planned federal...
Bears unveil plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as...
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has setback in recovery from elbow injury, will get injection
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians starter Gavin Williams has suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury and will be shut down for at least another week....
Green Party deputy leader sentenced to 60 days for role in Fairy Creek protests
An old-growth logging protester and deputy leader of the federal Green Party has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for her role in the Fairy Creek protests....
Coachella facing a $28,000 fine after Lana Del Rey was 13 minutes late to stage
Coachella is facing a $28,000 fine due to Lana Del Rey's set running 13 minutes over the curfew. The 'Say Yes To Heaven' singer was again late to...
Kim Kardashian’s nipple bra was ‘moulded after’ her breasts
Kim Kardashian’s infamous nipple bra was “moulded after” her own boobs. The 43-year-old reality star caused a sensation when her brand SKIMS...
Kanye West 'dead set' on launching adult film studio, Yeezy Porn
Kanye West is reportedly planning to launch his own adult film studio, Yeezy Porn. The scandal-hit 'Good Morning' rapper, who famously admitted to...
City of Kamloops sponsors bullying and harassment resolution for SILGA consideration
Kamloops city council wants to see the province adopt more effective measures to protect municipal staff, council and board members from mistreatment at the...
Blake Shelton won't return to The Voice
Blake Shelton has ruled out returning to 'The Voice'. The 47-year-old singer was one of the original coaches on the singing competition but walked away...
I've never been a happy person, says Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish has "never been a happy person". The 22-year-old pop star has enjoyed huge success since releasing her debut album, 'When We All...
Regional District of North Okanagan launches online survey for multi-use active transportation pathway
The Regional District of North Okanagan wants to hear from you on a proposed seven-kilometre long, multi-use active transportation pathway. Located along East...
Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tony DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He...
Nootbaar, Gibson spark Cardinals to 5-1 victory over Diamondbacks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six effective innings, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the...
Homes 'atrocious bunker'
Open letter to Kelowna’s mayor and councillors When you announced the homeless "tiny homes" (in modular buildings) set up on Highway 97 between...
Central Okanagan high school students become firefighters for a day
High school students from across the Central Okanagan took part in a firefighter bootcamp on Wednesday. Students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 were put through...
Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau
As the Liberals try to reverse their political fortunes with the latest federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ratcheted up attacks against his...
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic announces the birth of her daughter
GENEVA (AP) — Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic has become a mom for the first time, she announced Wednesday. The 27-year-old Bencic and her partner...
Mbappe nets twice in 4-1 win over Lorient to put PSG on the verge of French league title
LORIENT, France (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Lorient to put Paris Saint-Germain on the verge of a...
Traffic snarled on Valleyview Drive after collision involving cyclist
Traffic is moving slowly on Valleyview Drive following a noon-hour collision Wednesday involving a vehicle and a cyclist. Emergency crews were called to a...
Kelowna council applauds steps taken by developer on rental project
Kelowna city council heaped praise on a rental apartment set to be built at the corner of Gordon Drive and Lawson Avenue. The six-storey, 130-unit Troika...