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Attack on Canadian general kills soldier in convoy Attack on Canadian general kills soldier in convoy
The convoy which transports Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan hit a roadside bomb Friday, killing one member of the general's tactical team and injuring five others. Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, 30, leaves behind his wife Rebeka and two daughters. 7/3/2009 2:33:56 PM
Sarah Palin to resign her office July 26 Sarah Palin to resign her office July 26
In a stunning announcement, Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday morning she will resign her office in a few weeks. Speculation has swirled for weeks, perhaps months that Palin would not seek re-election in 2010 as she pursues a political career on the national stage. 7/3/2009 2:18:07 PM

 More Canadians in arrears on credit payments More Canadians in arrears on credit payments
More than half a million Canadians are more than three months behind on their credit payments, according to Equifax Canada. That represents a 19 per cent rise in the average delinquency rate in the year ending May 31, says Equifax. 7/3/2009 2:14:56 PM
Humane society demands end to Stampede broadcasts Humane society demands end to Stampede broadcasts
The Humane Society of Canada is asking Canada's broadcasting regulator to phase out the airing of Calgary Stampede events. The animal-welfare group believes rodeo events violate the CRTC code by glamourizing cruelty to animals during programming. 7/3/2009 6:39:57 AM

 Penticton woman found shot in own apartment Penticton woman found shot in own apartment
The shooting death of a 57-year-old Penticton woman has left plenty of unanswered questions, as an investigation continues into what RCMP describe as a “suspicious death.” The woman was found inside her Winnipeg Street apartment by emergency personnel. 7/3/2009 6:32:43 AM
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Local / Valley
Fire pits have business owner fuming Fire pits have business owner fuming 7/3/2009 6:00:50 AM
Penticton Girl takes a stand for health care Penticton Girl takes a stand for health care 7/3/2009 5:59:04 AM
Getting the lowdown on snakes Getting the lowdown on snakes 7/3/2009 5:54:44 AM
Charity tourney dedicated to Rob Wylie Charity tourney dedicated to Rob Wylie 7/2/2009 6:18:04 AM

BC Interior
Lake Country: 2 cabins lost in blaze Lake Country: 2 cabins lost in blaze 7/3/2009 5:42:35 AM
Kelowna: Tragic start to holiday for motorcyclist Kelowna: Tragic start to holiday for motorcyclist 7/2/2009 4:15:06 PM
Water-conservation efforts dry out Kelowna Water-conservation efforts dry out Kelowna 7/2/2009 6:36:44 AM
B.C. pipeline leak may have been caused by blast: EnCana B.C. pipeline leak may have been caused by blast: EnCana 7/2/2009 6:31:18 AM

BC Coast
Will security cameras become an Olympic legacy? Will security cameras become an Olympic legacy? 7/3/2009 6:49:50 AM
Pregnant woman knocked to ground, sexually assaulted Pregnant woman knocked to ground, sexually assaulted 7/3/2009 6:02:22 AM
Tasered Surrey teen rushed to hospital Tasered Surrey teen rushed to hospital 7/3/2009 5:40:07 AM
Violent end to Canada Day festivities Violent end to Canada Day festivities 7/2/2009 4:17:02 PM

Canada
Million rounds of ammo seized in Red Deer Million rounds of ammo seized in Red Deer 7/3/2009 6:43:56 AM
Raucous YouTube videos embarrass senators Raucous YouTube videos embarrass senators 7/3/2009 6:42:42 AM
Manitoba sends $1.2M in guns to Saudi Arabia in mysterious sale Manitoba sends $1.2M in guns to Saudi Arabia in mysterious sale 7/3/2009 6:28:45 AM
3 sisters, aunt in Kingston car drowning named 3 sisters, aunt in Kingston car drowning named 7/3/2009 6:24:09 AM

US / World
'Iran trial' for UK embassy staff 'Iran trial' for UK embassy staff 7/3/2009 6:47:15 AM
India: Thrown pig leads to riots, deaths India: Thrown pig leads to riots, deaths 7/3/2009 6:20:31 AM
Mexican midget wrestlers slain in cheap hotel Mexican midget wrestlers slain in cheap hotel 7/3/2009 5:50:41 AM
Air France flight fell intact into sea Air France flight fell intact into sea 7/2/2009 10:28:51 AM

Sports
Canucks ink Mikael Samuelsson to 3-year deal Canucks ink Mikael Samuelsson to 3-year deal 7/3/2009 4:14:34 PM
Expansion planned for sports centre Expansion planned for sports centre 7/3/2009 6:54:08 AM
Crosby headlines Olympic camp roster Crosby headlines Olympic camp roster 7/3/2009 6:36:47 AM
Bombers' comeback falls short against Eskimos Bombers' comeback falls short against Eskimos 7/3/2009 6:35:42 AM

People
US Judge admonished for explicit items on Web site US Judge admonished for explicit items on Web site 7/3/2009 6:13:29 AM
Hot dog heavyweights weigh in Hot dog heavyweights weigh in 7/3/2009 6:05:50 AM
Scottish Beer: Sir John A. would have approved Scottish Beer: Sir John A. would have approved 7/2/2009 10:55:14 AM
Am I a gold digger? Am I a gold digger? 7/2/2009 10:32:29 AM

Showbiz
Jackson and Ross shared a bond Jackson and Ross shared a bond 7/3/2009 6:08:17 AM
Jackson story just getting started, Funeral July 7 Jackson story just getting started, Funeral July 7 7/2/2009 7:15:07 AM
Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston top Forbes list Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston top Forbes list 7/2/2009 7:12:31 AM
Actor Karl Malden dies at 97 Actor Karl Malden dies at 97 7/2/2009 6:40:18 AM

Health
New triggers found for Alzheimer's New triggers found for Alzheimer's 7/3/2009 2:41:06 PM
Vegetarian diet 'weakens bones' Vegetarian diet 'weakens bones' 7/3/2009 6:30:35 AM
Swine-flu parties not a good idea: experts Swine-flu parties not a good idea: experts 7/3/2009 6:26:00 AM
Disco tune saves man's life Disco tune saves man's life 7/3/2009 6:18:06 AM

Animals
Farm cats flood Richmond’s cat sanctuary Farm cats flood Richmond’s cat sanctuary 7/3/2009 6:51:12 AM
Getting the lowdown on snakes Getting the lowdown on snakes 7/3/2009 5:54:44 AM
Dog attack on toddler sparks family outrage Dog attack on toddler sparks family outrage 7/2/2009 6:28:53 AM
Pet python strangles US toddler Pet python strangles US toddler 7/2/2009 5:56:38 AM

Tech / Science
Will security cameras become an Olympic legacy? Will security cameras become an Olympic legacy? 7/3/2009 6:49:50 AM
Billions stolen in online robbery Billions stolen in online robbery 7/3/2009 6:45:13 AM
Raucous YouTube videos embarrass senators Raucous YouTube videos embarrass senators 7/3/2009 6:42:42 AM
US Judge admonished for explicit items on Web site US Judge admonished for explicit items on Web site 7/3/2009 6:13:29 AM

Environment
Farmers say drought parches Prairie land Farmers say drought parches Prairie land 7/2/2009 6:49:52 AM
Water-conservation efforts dry out Kelowna Water-conservation efforts dry out Kelowna 7/2/2009 6:36:44 AM
Canada fails climate change report card Canada fails climate change report card 7/1/2009 5:43:04 AM
Kelowna's Pontoon plan seeing green Kelowna's Pontoon plan seeing green 6/30/2009 6:26:33 AM
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