Denis Agar, executive director of Movement, addressed a rally, emphasising the urgent need for a more affordable pass for individuals with lower incomes, highlighting the ongoing relevance of accessible transport solutions in current economic conditions.

A recent tax cut will apply to food purchased at grocery and convenience stores, while meals from restaurants, bakeries, and bars will remain subject to the standard tax rate. This adjustment is part of broader efforts to manage living costs.

Kelowna business owners report that heightened security measures are now essential for operations, coinciding with the City of Kelowna’s introduction of initiatives intended to mitigate criminal activity. Business leaders are adapting to the increasing necessity for safety as efforts to address crime continue.

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies, the first fatal case in over 50 years, after waking up with a bat on his face, highlighting the disease’s risks.

Four men and two women are presumed drowned following the sinking of a charter boat off the coast of Richmond, in the Roberts Bank area, according to Richmond RCMP. Search efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individuals.

RCMP in the Halifax area are investigating the deaths of two men discovered in a residence in Fall River, N.S., on Monday. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear as authorities continue their inquiries.