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• Russia hopes U.S. midterm results won’t shift Trump’s Ukraine negotiations

  There has been strong bipartisan support for Ukraine, raising the prospect of veto-proof passage of more aid to Kyiv or tough new sanctions on Moscow.

  World

  6 hours
• ‘I love our country’ Nvidia CEO regrets affair with alleged China spy

  The board said it has confidence in Jensen Huage and his leadership team, and would provide further updates as appropriate. He will remain as CEO.

  World

  7 hours
• Mom says B.C. soldier who died at CFB Wainwright was her ‘bright light’

  Goulding had been participating in live-fire exercises at CFB Wainwright last month as part of training for potential deployment overseas.

  Canada

  9 hours
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• What’s next for Israel as Eisenkot tapped to lead government?

  Israel’s new members of Knesset will be sworn in Tuesday. Netanyahu and his Cabinet will remain in office in a caretaker capacity, with limited powers, until a coalition is formed.

  World

  Nov 8
• 1 dead after tree falls on 2 vehicles during second B.C. storm

  A number of storms have hit British Columbia this weekend leaving thousands without power after trees were downed by strong winds, with more wind gusts expected.

  Weather

  Nov 8
• This is long overdue: An official CRTC database of songs that are legally and officially Canadian

  Nothing is more important to a radio station than fulfilling its Canadian content quotas when it comes to retaining their license. The CRTC is finally offering some help.

  Entertainment

  Nov 8
• Polish authorities blame Krakow attack on ‘far-right ideologies’

  Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the suspect in the mass shooting holds “very radical” and “ultranationalistic” views.

  Crime

  Nov 8
• Draisaitl powers Oilers past Canucks

  Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist and Connor McDavid added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 4-2 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

  Sports

  Nov 8
• Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form government

  Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading a bloc of parties seeking to oust Israel’s longest-serving premier.

  World

  Nov 7
• IIHF bars Belarus from WJC, men’s worlds; exploring ways to meet CAS ruling on Russia

  The IIHF's council said its disciplinary board confirmed that there was not a legal basis to order reintegration at this time.

  Sports

  Nov 7
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• Unifor says it believes Stellantis sold its Brampton plant

  In a statement released Friday, Unifor's bargaining team said it met with Stellantis to discuss reports that the plant had been sold.

  Economy

  Nov 7
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• 6 dead, 15 injured after gunman opens fire in Krakow, Poland

  The gunman, a 24-year-old Polish citizen, aimed at random people as he drove into the Main Square, a major tourist destination in the center of the city, Krakow police said.

  World

  Nov 7
• Captured bear undergoes DNA testing to determine involvement in deadly attack

  The BC Conservation Officer Service said any bears involved in the attack will be killed to protect public safety. Unrelated bears will be released.

  Environment

  Nov 7
• First of season storms bring ‘minor’ flooding, outages to B.C.

  As storms continue across B.C., authorities are warning about high winds bringing more power outages and the dangers of rising water levels.

  Weather

  Nov 7
• Canadians choosing pricier destinations over Cuba amid crisis: travel agents

  The U.S. oil blockade against Cuba triggered severe fuel shortages in the country prompting Canadian airlines to suspend flights to the island destination earlier this year.

  Canada

  Nov 7
• Aid sector calls out omission of foreign aid in federal budget

  The budget tabled Thursday by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government makes no mention of international assistance, foreign aid or international development.

  Canada

  Nov 7
• Missile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia, U.S.

  Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. are to meet on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for talks aimed at ending the war.

  U.S. News

  Nov 7
• 25 people killed in airstrike near Yemen’s capital, Houthi official says

  Fighting has escalated between the Iranian-backed Houthis — who control Sanaa, the north and the west of the country — and their Saudi-backed opponents based in the south and east.

  World

  Nov 7
• Seven officers fired, a force under scrutiny: Can Montreal police rebuild public trust? 

  Seven officers have been fired amid a sweeping misconduct scandal. Critics question if firings and transparency are enough for Montreal police to deliver accountability. 

  Crime

  Nov 7
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• One of Okanagan’s most colourful characters dies at 96

  Eddy Haymour died Wednesday at the age of 96, leaving behind a remarkable story of ambition, controversy and a dream that never quite came to fruition.

  Canada

  Nov 6
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• Health Canada warns of bacteria found in unauthorized peptides sold online

  In Canada, injectable peptides are generally regulated as prescription drugs, which are advised to be used under the case of a licensed healthcare professional. 

  Consumer

  Nov 6
• U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding and Iran

  The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.

  Canada

  Nov 6
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Nov. 6

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Nov 6
• Second penalty against X denied for not deleting intimate images, B.C. tribunal rules

  Last year, the B.C. Tribunal ruled that X must pay a $100,000 penalty for not deleting an intimate image after a protection order was issued.

  Tech

  Nov 6
• Relaxing foreign buyer ban would benefit B.C. housing market, expert says

  The foreign homebuyers ban was launched on Jan. 1, 2023, when the Bank of Canada was aggressively raising interest rates and as other global economic factors weighed on homebuyers.

  Politics

  Nov 6