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Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church
The Ulmer Münster, a Gothic Lutheran church built between 1543 and 1890, has held the title of the world’s tallest church. That bragging right now gets passed to its Spanish rival.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
“Don’t worry, because we’re all still trying to figure out exactly what it means."
Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
“I haven’t reached perfection yet.”
Andrew, the civilian formerly known as ‘prince,’ faces an uncertain future
LONDON (AP) — He has lost his title as prince, lost his rent-free mansion on…
Police say more charges laid against woman accused of Vancouver stranger assaults
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say more charges have been laid against the suspect in…
Ottawa Rapid forward DB Pridham completes near sweep of Northern Super League awards
TORONTO — Ottawa Rapid forward D.B. Pridham has completed a near sweep of the hardware…
iN NUMBERS: Fewer international students helps lower rent in B.C.
Rentals.ca found that cities with universities that had high international student enrolment are seeing the biggest declines in rent.
Carney says meeting with Xi marks turning point in Canada-China relationship
GYEONGJU — Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on…
THOMPSON: Trump’s lies about his ballroom are stacking up
"Just for the record, no previous president - not Republican, not Democrat - ever asked for a ballroom…especially a ballroom more than one-and-a-half times as big as an NFL football field…including the end zones and sideline areas."
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Councillor says $100M project denied loan over Cowichan case, bank says not a factor
A Richmond, B.C., councillor says a company based in the city has been refused financing…
Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans
An Ohio panel adopted new U.S. House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP’s…
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of…
With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in the spotlight for World Series Game 6
TORONTO (AP) — Mr. Splitty has returned. Showcased by World Series Game 6 starters Kevin…
BC Conservatives call pipeline tax cut a ‘backroom deal’
“This is the latest example of NDP backroom deals and financial mismanagement landing squarely on the backs of ordinary British Columbians."
Kelowna gains international gastronomy status
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“Becoming a city of gastronomy will attract new visitors, events and conferences, and is something very special to be proud of as residents.”
Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict
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He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.
West Kelowna warns of door-to-door gutter marketing scheme
“The City of West Kelowna and West Kelowna Fire Rescue have been made aware of false door-to-door marketing that incorrectly claims that the municipality, the fire department, and our fire officials are endorsing or mandating leaf, eave, or gutter guards for homes.”
Canadians Fernandez, Mboko to meet in semifinals of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG — Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko are set to clash in the…
Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — If there’s agreement on anything in the two states with governor’s…
After free streaming debut, Lilith Fair doc heads to cinemas for limited release
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair documentary is getting a second wind on the big…
TRU faculty loses court challenge of art program cuts
Thompson Rivers University still offers visual arts classes, but there are no degree or certificate programs after last year's cut.
Cirelli’s OT goal lifts Lightning over Stars 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Cirelli scored 2:36 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay…
Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket haul sets up Australia’s win over India in second T20
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs to put India…