Nova Scotia family discovers 3-metre shark on beach (Video) For the Chandler family in Nova Scotia, the discovery of a 3-metre blue shark on the shore of the same waters they swim in was quite the shock. "I thought maybe if I went to an aquarium or something, but I never thought in my own cove I'd see a shark wash up on the beach," Allison Chandler, 12, said. 7/29/2010 3:51:58 PM

Obama bored with his BlackBerry Barack Obama fought hard to keep his BlackBerry when he became president, but with only 10 people authorized to email the super-encrypted device, he admitted Thursday that it is “no fun.” The president said that only 10 people have the address of the BlackBerry he was issued. 7/29/2010 1:22:25 PM

Three Vancouver Island men guilty of assault in case with racial overtones Three white men who fought a lone black man in a Courtenay parking lot have been found guilty of common assault. Judge Peter Doherty said, "Three young white men, fuelled by alcohol and testosterone and their own immaturity, crossed paths with a black man and lives changed forever. " 7/29/2010 1:10:21 PM

Get informed before selling old gold: Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau in British Columbia is advising consumers to do their homework before responding to internet sites or television ads offering to buy their surplus gold. The agency suggests getting two or three appraisals from a jeweller or jewelry store before deciding to sell. 7/28/2010 4:16:15 PM

Novelty suitcase stickers go viral A pair of Vancouver entrepreneurs have taken the notion of making a suitcase stand out on the luggage rack to a whole new level. They have created large stickers that can be placed on luggage to give it the appearance that something strange or nefarious is going on. 7/27/2010 5:06:37 PM

Dutch Sailor, 14, Gets OK for Solo World Trip A 14-year-old Dutch sailor will be allowed to launch a risky attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, a court said Tuesday, clearing her for an adventure that could begin within two weeks. Laura Dekker said she was thrilled to hear of the decision to lift a guardianship order. 7/27/2010 4:00:57 PM

California couple try to sell baby for $25 outside Walmart Patrick Fousek, 38, and Samantha Tomasini, 20 were arrested early Wednesday, hours after Fousek allegedly approached two women outside Walmart and asked if they would like to purchase his child. A police spokesman said at first the women thought the man was joking, but became suspicious as he became more persistent. 7/27/2010 3:04:21 PM

Emotional Maradona lashes out at 'treason', 'lies' Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter tirade against the two men he believes plotted his sacking as national coach. "Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed me," said an emotional Maradona. 7/28/2010 5:00:40 PM

Dogs 'mimic movements of owners' Dogs "automatically imitate" the body movements of their owners, according to a study. This automatic imitation is a crucial part of social learning in humans. But Austrian researchers report that the phenomenon is evident in many other animals. 7/28/2010 6:12:48 AM

Penticton Peachfest just around the corner Penticton Peach Festival, which organizers say could be among the best in its history, is less than two weeks away. A host of entertainment is on the slate for the Aug. 4 – 8 event, now in its 63rd year. According to festival president, Don Kendall, it is the largest free festival in the country. 7/27/2010 3:15:18 PM

He conquered his sweet tooth, lost 220 lbs.! “Food used to control me,” said 46-year-old Fran DiVecchio. “I would eat because I felt sad and frustrated … I was in denial.” The newest member of the Joy Fit Club used food as an emotional crutch, indulging in fatty carbohydrates like french fries, grilled cheese or turkey sandwiches covered in gravy. 7/27/2010 9:17:22 AM

Winery Tailgate party back for seventh year The Naramata Bench Winery Association is holding its seventh annual Tailgate Party on Sept. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Naramata. This much anticipated event features tasting the latest and greatest from 15 wineries of the Naramata Bench, great food, and great entertainment in a casual outdoor setting. 7/27/2010 8:53:14 AM

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll "Looking to please and to be pleased," said the ad, posted on Craigslist's Oklahoma area website in the “casual encounters” category on June 25. It detailed various sex acts the poster would voluntarily engage in, much of the explicit language unpublishable here. 7/27/2010 6:01:42 AM

Australia: Dog saves owner from rape at knifepoint A woman in Melbourne, Australia, who was hit, dragged and threatened with a knife by a man who tried to rape her, was only saved when her dog fought him off. The 29-year-old woman was walking alone with her dog in a park at about 10pm when the attack took place. 7/26/2010 7:42:13 PM

Penticton Ultraman: Ultra running a test of endurance To most casual athletes, the concept of swimming, biking and running more than 500 kilometres over three days likely borders on the absurd. But for Kim Froom (pictured) competing in Ultraman Canada for the first time next weekend will be more like a celebration of life. (Ed: Scroll down to 2nd part of story for Kim.) 7/26/2010 7:37:43 PM

Chelsea Clinton shines as bride-to-be It is remarkable that Chelsea Clinton has done such a good job of avoiding the spotlight for much of her life. But that is about to change. Next weekend the former "first daughter" is to marry her long-time boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky - an event that will put her unavoidably in the spotlight. 7/26/2010 6:49:13 PM

Police nab underwear-masked bandit An unemployed woman who said she was desperate for money has been arrested on charges she robbed an Oklahoma McDonald's with a white stretch girdle wrapped around her face as a makeshift mask. Authorities said 51-year-old Sharon Lain of Midwest City admitted to being the underwear-masked bandit. 7/26/2010 6:34:32 PM

Boy, 9, spends day in airport limbo As a frequent flyer, nine-year-old Julien Reid is used to delays. Splitting time equally between his mom in Ottawa and his dad in San Francisco, he makes the trip back and forth about six times a year. But his odyssey back to Ottawa Saturday was enough to push even the most seasoned traveller over the edge. 7/26/2010 6:18:13 PM

Tour de France: Ryder rides into the Canadian spotlight Ryder Hesjedal now has his own T-shirt. It comes in black or white and features a stylized maple leaf with "Ryder" below. The T-shirt is currently sold out on the Garmin Transitions team website, but they're getting more in right away. And they're going to need them. 7/26/2010 4:47:40 PM

Toronto G20 police shot rubber bullets, B.C. woman says A 20-year-old environmental activist from B.C. is suing the Toronto Police Service, claiming she was hit by two rubber bullets during a G20 summit protest. "I hit the ground. It's hard to describe how it feels getting shot," said Natalie Gray of Maple Ridge. 7/26/2010 4:01:44 PM

More married couples sleep in separate beds My grandparents had a secret. When I was growing up in Savannah, Ga., in the 1970s, my paternal grandparents lived in the house immediately behind us. (My uncle lived next door in a set-up my father likened to Faulkner.) But my grandparents did something that was always something of a mystery to me. They slept in separate bedrooms. 7/26/2010 9:51:38 AM

Police shut down naked bike ride in Seattle Several naked bicyclists were stopped by police and told to cover up Friday night on Capitol Hill during a World Naked Bike Ride event. But the bicyclists themselves say they were merely exercising their First Amendment rights and were carrying out Seattle's longstanding naked cycling tradition. 7/26/2010 9:32:43 AM

'Why do women expect men to be mind readers?' Why do women expect men to be mind readers? My wife has been grousing around lately. She finally erupted, "Just once I'd like to come home and find you made the salad for dinner!" "You want a salad? Call/text/e-mail and it's yours!" To which she replied those killer words, "I shouldn't have to!" 7/26/2010 9:28:38 AM

How to catch the mellow wave craze Eight years ago Pam Young’s life encountered a devastating event, but one that eventually opened up her eyes to a whole new way of life. Two years ago Young and Jason Maartense opened up Stand Up Paddleboard BC in Whistler, which has now led to the opening of Lake Monsters SUP and Kite Co. in Penticton. 7/26/2010 8:59:08 AM

Dog's rescue after several weeks in North Shore woods an inspiring tale The North Shore News ran a miracle dog story Sunday. Under the headline Dog Beat Odds to Survive, reporter Lara Howsam chronicled the heart-warming story of Honey, an 11-year-old dachshund with a heart condition, being returned to its owners after surviving almost four weeks in the woods. 7/26/2010 7:25:45 AM

Registered problem gambler who had jackpot seized never signed away ability to win: lawyer A registered problem gambler who had his jackpot seized at a Duncan casino never signed away his ability to win, said his lawyer. Vancouver Island resident Mike Lee is suing the B.C. Lottery Corp. to have $42,500 he won at Chances Cowichan in January returned to him. 7/26/2010 6:51:24 AM

Police: Man robs bank in clown pants, fake breasts Authorities say Pittsburgh-area man robbed a bank wearing a woman's blond wig, fake breasts under a sweater and clown pants. Police say 48-year-old Dennis Hawkins of North Braddock was sitting in a parked car covered in red dye from an exploding packet in a bag of money when he was arrested. 7/26/2010 6:11:32 AM

10 ways to tell if someone is lying to you In business, politics and romance, it would be nice to know when we're being lied to. Unfortunately humans aren't very good at detecting lies. Our natural tendency is to trust others. We save time and energy by taking statements like "I saw that movie" or "I like your haircut" at face value. 7/25/2010 6:30:04 AM

Teen wins with late sister’s car at Soap Box Derby With actor-director Corbin Bernsen filming the movie "Hill 25," based on the Soap Box Derby, 14-year-old Sean Brown rolled to victory in the Rally Super Stock Division in a way that no script writer ever imagined. He won in the car that had been driven by his late sister Carol Anne. 7/25/2010 6:15:32 AM

Vaseline skin-lightening app called racist If it's the fair, de-ethnicized look you're after, there appears to be a Facebook app for that. A Facebook application aimed at users in India promises to lighten the skin tone of faces in profile pictures. It's sparking cries of racism, and about why fair skin is equated with beauty. 7/25/2010 6:09:44 AM

Married Toronto preacher Benny Hinn romantically linked to healer There’s a new televangelist soap opera. Reports this week suggest a still-married Benny Hinn is now romantically involved with Paula White, another television preacher with a colourful past. The 57-year-old Hinn is best known for his faith-healing “Miracle Crusades.” 7/24/2010 8:42:58 PM

NY Times: There’s Only One Way to Stop a Bully Research on child development makes it clear that there is only one way to truly combat bullying. As an essential part of the school curriculum, we have to teach children how to be good to one another, how to cooperate, how to defend someone who is being picked on and how to stand up for what is right. 7/24/2010 7:09:36 PM

Bear gets stuck in car, goes on brief joy ride (Video) If you think you've heard it all, follow this tale of a hungry black bear who went for a ride, literally. Douglas County, Colorado, Sheriff's deputies early Friday got a call about a honking car and a commotion inside. Perhaps it was teenagers or a thief, they thought as they approached Ralph Story's Toyota. 7/24/2010 1:03:03 PM

World's most expensive beer sells out in a day It's billed as the most shocking, strongest and most expensive beer in the world, and if you want a bottle it's too late. Only 12 bottles of The End of History beer were produced by Scotland's BrewDog brewery and they all found homes within a day of going on the market. 7/24/2010 12:43:47 PM

Osoyoos: Romance in the desert this weekend Showcasing the importance of one of Canada’s foremost endangered habitats the Osoyoos Desert Society will be holding its 11th annual Romancing the Desert fundraiser this Saturday. Tickets to the 6 p.m. to midnight gala are $65 and must be purchased in advance. 7/24/2010 9:52:42 AM

China’s top philanthropist gives it all away Yu Pengnian’s journey from poor street hawker to Hong Kong real-estate magnate was already a remarkable one. Then the 88-year-old did something even rarer that shocked many in increasingly materialistic China: He gave it all away. 7/24/2010 6:48:11 AM

Oliver Family fights archaic law requiring kids to support their parents When Ken Anderson was just 15 years old, his mother Shirley made it clear: She didn't want him any more. On Aug. 3 and 4, Ken, now 46, will face off against the woman who gave birth to him in B.C. Supreme Court. Shirley Anderson, now 71, is suing Ken and four of his five siblings for parental support. 7/24/2010 5:21:30 AM

Cheating at school too common When it comes to breaking the rules at school, anywhere from one-third to three-quarters of students nationwide routinely get in on the act, according to a survey. 73 per cent of first-year students admitted to committing one or more "serious acts of academic dishonesty" on written work while in high school. 7/23/2010 6:32:06 PM

Special device keeps Neo the dog on the walking trail When a friend needs help, you pull out all the stops. And that is exactly what Laura Legere is doing for her dog, Neo. The 11-year-old black lab and Chesepeake Bay retriever mix and his best friend are often seen on their frequent walks in Dartmouth< Nova Scotia. 7/23/2010 12:43:05 PM

Councillor Sentes “Hopeful” for romps return Close to a year after the popular bronze statues of three children playing in the waters of Okanagan Lake was removed from its former home at Marina Way Park Coun. Judy Sentes says she is “very hopeful,” that the sculpture will soon be reinstalled. 7/23/2010 12:24:18 PM

Penticton: Attracting lawyers to rural areas Too often, students fresh out of law or medical school get attached to the idea of going to a large city to make a big name for themselves and earn big money. The Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch has introduced a project that encourages and funds law students to try out smaller towns and rural areas first. 7/23/2010 5:20:29 AM

Swimming kitty proves she’s no fraidy cat Swimming has helped one lucky kitty walk again after being paralyzed. Nazzaning, a 6-year-old Turkish Van, was injured in June and was unable to move her left side. Her owner, Florence Rostami, took her to the hospital, initially believing she had broken her paw. 7/22/2010 11:13:38 PM