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castanet.net2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England - World NewsTwo men were charged Tuesday with national security offenses over a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military air base in England, police and prosecutors said.

2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England #England

castanet.netB.C. man has 'once-in-a-lifetime' encounter with bobcat after beloved cat dies - BC NewsDo you believe in spiritual or magical signs?

B.C. man has 'once-in-a-lifetime' encounter with bobcat after beloved cat dies #Squamish

castanet.netWest Vancouver students aim to combat senior loneliness with new program - BC NewsWest Vancouver students have launched a program that connects youth with seniors to combat social isolation.

West Vancouver students aim to combat senior loneliness with new program #Vancouver

castanet.netMusqueam band, investors eye role in Vancouver airport operations - Metro Vancouver NewsEarly-stage discussions between the Musqueam Indian Band, private investors and government representatives could lead to an agreement that would change how Vancouver International Airport (YVR) operates.

Musqueam band, investors eye role in Vancouver airport operations #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

castanet.net'We will defend every service': Green leader takes aim at Conservatives - BC NewsB.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan struck a defiant tone in a speech to supporters after winning a seat in Saanich North and the Islands, one of two Green seats in the province amid a Conservative sweep.

'We will defend every service': Green leader takes aim at Conservatives #VictoriaBC

castanet.netSoccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’ - Business NewsSoccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with three different Chinese companies.

Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’ (China)

castanet.netBCE sells 49.9 per cent stake in new wireless tower company to La Caisse for $2.45B - Business NewsBCE Inc. has signed a deal to sell a 49.9 per cent stake of a new company that will own and operate its wireless towers to Quebec investment manager La Caisse for $2.45 billion.

BCE sells 49.9 per cent stake in new wireless tower company to La Caisse for $2.45B #Montreal

castanet.netDementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID - Canada NewsAs the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.

Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID #Ottawa

castanet.netVoters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war - World NewsIsraelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war #Israel

castanet.netAmerican steel — not overseas dumping — dominates Canadian imports, trade data shows - Business NewsFederal trade figures show American steel makes up more than half of Canada's imports of galvanized and coated steel, complicating Cleveland-Cliffs' argument that an influx of cheap overseas steel is one of the top causes of Stelco layoffs.

American steel — not overseas dumping — dominates Canadian imports, trade data shows (Canada)

castanet.netFive Things: The key topics at play as Canada and the EU discuss deeper ties - Canada NewsThe next step in the relationship between Canada and the European Union is set to be unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU President Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in Montreal on Thursday and Friday.

Five Things: The key topics at play as Canada and the EU discuss deeper ties #Ottawa

castanet.netLiberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness - Canada NewsThe federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives.

Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness #Ottawa

castanet.netFree labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador - Canada NewsNegotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later this week in Montreal.

Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador (Canada)

castanet.netAlberta's Smith aims to turn the page after referendum as legislature returns - Alberta NewsAlberta's legislature is set to reconvene today — just over a week after the province voted overwhelmingly to stay in Canada.

Alberta's Smith aims to turn the page after referendum as legislature returns #Edmonton

castanet.netChilly forecast for Halloween trick-or-treating in the Okanagan - Kelowna NewsThis Halloween, trick-or-treaters in the Okanagan could be feeling a chill down their spine if they don’t dress properly.

Chilly forecast for Halloween trick-or-treating in the Okanagan #Kelowna

castanet.netKamloops jury delivers guilty verdict for man accused of sexually assaulting wife - Kamloops NewsAfter a day of deliberations, a Kamloops jury returned a guilty verdict for a man accused of sexually assaulting his wife during an anniversary getaway.

Kamloops jury delivers guilty verdict for man accused of sexually assaulting wife #Kamloops

castanet.netWhat the new B.C. Conservative government has promised the Southern Interior - Kelowna NewsThe newly elected B.C. Conservative government may have to dig deep to fund promises made throughout the Southern Interior while on the campaign trail.

What the new B.C. Conservative government has promised the Southern Interior #Kelowna

castanet.netSouth Okanagan residents invited to break silence on gender violence at upcoming conference - Penticton NewsA two-day conference focused on raising awareness of gender-based violence, supporting survivors and connecting community members with resources is coming to Penticton in November.

South Okanagan residents invited to break silence on gender violence at upcoming conference #Penticton

castanet.netPassion, culture and flavour a commitment at Penticton's hidden gem Indian eatery - Penticton News\"Chef’s Choice\" is a Castanet limited series highlighting the flavours and flair of South Okanagan eateries. Watch for it every Tuesday morning.

Passion, culture and flavour a commitment at Penticton's hidden gem Indian eatery #Penticton

castanet.netThe speed limit isn't always a safe speed - Behind the WheelA posted speed limit is not a guarantee it is safe to drive at that speed.

The speed limit isn't always a safe speed (Behind the Wheel)

castanet.netKelowna man accused of attacking ex-wife 30 minutes after bail release freed again - Kelowna NewsA Kelowna man accused of assaulting his ex-wife just 30 minutes after being released on bail for another alleged attack on her is out of custody again.

Kelowna man accused of attacking ex-wife 30 minutes after bail release freed again #Kelowna

castanet.netVernon dial-a-dope dealer who avoided jail now serving 331 days in custody after breaching house arrest - Vernon NewsA Prince George man who initially avoided prison time for his role in a fentanyl dial-a-dope operation in Vernon has been ordered to serve time behind bars after deliberately misleading his supervisor

Vernon dial-a-dope dealer who avoided jail now serving 331 days in custody after breaching house arrest #VernonBC

castanet.netFive-year plan for Kamloops' BC Wildlife Park estimates $2.2 million in capital improvements - Kamloops NewsKamloops' BC Wildlife Park is planning to spend about $2.2 million on improvements to its infrastructure, buildings and animal habitats over the next five years.

Five-year plan for Kamloops' BC Wildlife Park estimates $2.2 million in capital improvements #Kamloops

castanet.netTRU sees boost in domestic online enrolment as international numbers continue to fall - Kamloops NewsWhile the number of students attending classes on Thompson Rivers University campuses is continuing to fall, domestic students taking online courses is helping to offset the precipitous drop in enrolm

TRU sees boost in domestic online enrolment as international numbers continue to fall #Kamloops

castanet.netOsoyoos holiday shopping parties return for ninth year - Oliver/Osoyoos NewsEager holiday shoppers can plan ahead by booking a ticket to Osoyoos' Bubbles & Baubles Holiday Shopping Parties.

Osoyoos holiday shopping parties return for ninth year #Osoyoos

castanet.netRotary Christmas parade with extended route gets full support from Salmon Arm city council - Salmon Arm NewsDespite changes to the parade route requiring potential transit closures Salmon Arm council offered full support to the organizers of the 2026 Rotary Holiday Christmas Parade.

Rotary Christmas parade with extended route gets full support from Salmon Arm city council #SalmonArm

castanet.netOliver launches annual poppy campaign ahead of Remembrance Day - Oliver/Osoyoos NewsOliver's Poppy Campaign got underway with the first poppy pinning on Monday.

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Oliver launches annual poppy campaign ahead of Remembrance Day #OliverBC

castanet.netCowichan Tribes to propose solution protecting private property in January: lawyer - BC NewsThe lawyer for the Cowichan Tribes said they will make a proposal in January that protects private property rights in the landmark Aboriginal title case that the B.C. Conservatives have said calls into question who controls British Columbia.

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Cowichan Tribes to propose solution protecting private property in January: lawyer (BC)

castanet.netShould the federal government abolish the Indian Act and develop a more modern relationship with First Nations in Canada? - PollPrime Minister Mark Carney says he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations to move Canada beyond the Indian Act — which he said could mean reforming it or abolishing it altogether.

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Should the federal government abolish the Indian Act and develop a more modern relationship with First Nations in Canada?

castanet.netKelowna Hockey Fest raises more than $33K for YMCA - Kelowna NewsHockey fans in Kelowna helped score a big win for local kids with this summer’s Kelowna Hockey Fest raising $33,185 for the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.

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Kelowna Hockey Fest raises more than $33K for YMCA #Kelowna

castanet.netSam Roberts Band, Owen Riegling bringing Christmas cheer to Shuswap with CKPC Holiday Train - Salmon Arm NewsThe CPKC Holiday Train will be coming back to the Shuswap to spread holiday cheer and raise money for local food banks on Dec. 17.

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Sam Roberts Band, Owen Riegling bringing Christmas cheer to Shuswap with CKPC Holiday Train #SalmonArm

castanet.netJudge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington - World NewsA federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration's renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation's capital.

Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington (Washington)

castanet.netLocalized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky in deal brokered by Melania Trump - World NewsA localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

Localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky in deal brokered by Melania Trump #Ukraine

castanet.netSleuths invited to crack the case at Kamloops science centre's spooky mystery night - Kamloops News

Sleuths invited to crack the case at Kamloops science centre's spooky mystery night #Kamloops

castanet.netOldest snowmobile club in province invites community to 60th anniversary dinner in Vernon - Vernon NewsThe Vernon Snowmobile Association (VSA), recognized as the oldest snowmobile club in British Columbia, is celebrating its 60th anniversary next month.

Oldest snowmobile club in province invites community to 60th anniversary dinner in Vernon #VernonBC

castanet.netThief walks into Richmond parkade, drives off with Shelby Cobra replica - Metro Vancouver News"There's a piece of me ripped out."

Thief walks into Richmond parkade, drives off with Shelby Cobra replica #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

castanet.netAmazon robbery nets 2.5 years in jail for Richmond man - Metro Vancouver NewsA Richmond man was taken away in handcuffs from Richmond Provincial Court in early September, sentenced to two and a half years after he and an accomplice robbed an Amazon driver using an imitation handgun.

Amazon robbery nets 2.5 years in jail for Richmond man #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

castanet.netOsoyoos hockey players help prepare millions of meals for Ukraine - Oliver/Osoyoos NewsThe Osoyoos Coyotes rolled up their sleeves to help prepare food for people in Ukraine

Osoyoos hockey players help prepare millions of meals for Ukraine (South Okanagan)

castanet.netMan and woman who yelled, stripped on Newfoundland flight fined $4,000 each - Canada NewsA man and woman in Newfoundland have each been fined $4,000 for endangering the safety of an airline flight by refusing to remain in their seats, yelling at passengers and crew and removing some of their clothing.

Man and woman who yelled, stripped on Newfoundland flight fined $4,000 each #Newfoundland

castanet.netQuick response prevents Okanagan Falls house fire from spreading - Oliver/Osoyoos NewsA structure fire that sparked in Okanagan Falls Sunday was quickly put out by South Okanagan fire crews.

Quick response prevents Okanagan Falls house fire from spreading #OkanaganFalls

castanet.netShane Getson, outspoken UCP backbencher, quits Alberta legislature on eve of sitting - Alberta NewsA plainspoken, two-term Alberta United Conservative backbencher who courted controversy is quitting the job effective immediately.

Shane Getson, outspoken UCP backbencher, quits Alberta legislature on eve of sitting (Alberta)

castanet.netKelowna woman pitches new kitchen gadget on Dragons’ Den - Kelowna NewsA Kelowna woman has pitched her latest product on CBC's Dragons' Den.

Kelowna woman pitches new kitchen gadget on Dragons’ Den #Kelowna

castanet.netHuman-caused wildfire northwest of Kaslo now considered ‘being held’ - Nelson NewsA wildfire that broke out seven kilometres northwest of Kaslo is now listed as “being held,” according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Human-caused wildfire northwest of Kaslo now considered ‘being held’ (Kaslo)

castanet.netCity of Kamloops crews working to fix Sahali water main break - Kamloops News

City of Kamloops crews working to fix Sahali water main break #Kamloops

castanet.netPrime Minister Carney says it's time to move 'beyond' the Indian Act - Canada NewsPrime Minister Mark Carney says he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations to move Canada beyond the Indian Act — which he said could mean reforming it or abolishing it altogether.

Prime Minister Carney says it's time to move 'beyond' the Indian Act (Canada)

castanet.netTrump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again - World NewsThe Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director's lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for when the Justice Department can file a case.

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again (United States)

castanet.netFree program offered for 2SLGBTQ+ caregivers, young children - Kamloops News

Free program offered for 2SLGBTQ+ caregivers, young children #Kamloops

castanet.netQuick response prevents Okanagan Falls structure fire from spreading - Oliver/Osoyoos NewsA structure fire that sparked in Okanagan Falls Sunday was quickly put out by South Okanagan fire crews.

Quick response prevents Okanagan Falls structure fire from spreading #OkanaganFalls