The Memorial Cup has officially arrived in Kelowna, welcomed in ceremonial fashion by Westbank First Nation, which brought junior hockey’s top prize to the city by canoe. The trophy received a traditional welcome, complete with drumming, ahead of the national tournament as excitement surrounding the event continues to build across the city. “We just want…
The family of a man stabbed during a morning walk in Kelowna, B.C., says the attack was random, frightening and completely unprovoked. Tejinder Singh , who is visiting family from India, was walking north along Highway 97 Year Highway 33 last week when the violent incident occurred. According to his daughter, it all began when…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nakon’i’a with Kunsi is a TV puppet show to hit the screens in the coming year about learning the Nakoda language. The show is currently in production in Saskatoon, and it was all inspired by a close friend of the director. “She teaches children, you know, teaches…
Some of Saskatoon’s oldest neighbourhoods have houses that have been standing since the late 1800s. But a lot of those houses are seeing new neighbours that look a whole lot different. Century-old homes with big porches and unique features are being joined by those with modern finishes, boxy looks and big windows. One local historian…
More than 400 program participants clock in every week at Cosmo in Saskatoon, to work and enjoy community programming. Since 1971, Cosmo Industries have been supporting people with intellectual disabilities, providing them with a better quality of life. Global News took a closer look at the impact Cosmo has on the community during Disability Service…
An Iraqi national charged in the United States with terrorism offences has been linked by prosecutors to the March shooting outside the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto back in March. U.S. prosecutors allege Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi and others were behind the Toronto attack, as well as a second attack targeting a synagogue in…
A West Kelowna, B.C., business owner is speaking out about a frightening confrontation inside his pizza shop, which appears to have been part of a social media prank. Dalwinder Dub, owner of Evergreen Pizzeria, says the incident, which happened last week on a Wednesday evening, went too far. Dalwinder Dub, owner of Evergreen Pizzeria, says…
The chief executive officer of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce says Saskatoon’s development plans need to align with the city’s ambitions, otherwise it faces higher costs and delays. Speaking to reporters Thursday following a speech by Saskatoon’s mayor to chamber members, Jason Aebig says the business community is concerned about the urgency of the…
A Kelowna, B.C., man says a racist road rage incident involving his parents and young son has been difficult to relive after video of the confrontation spread widely on social media. “It’s disgusting,” said Sam Singla. “His tone was very aggressive. He was very vile.” The incident happened on Mother’s Day near downtown Kelowna and…
Canadians are expected to keep their travel plans this year despite higher transportation costs and economic uncertainty, a new survey suggests, with most sticking with domestic travel due in a cost-saving move that could still inject billions of dollars into the economy. The survey informed the Business Development Bank of Canada’s annual tourism outlook, released…
