Eby: Scott Novak, my other better half

In my mind, my relationship with Scott Novak spanned 60 years. One of the Paul Bunyan-like tall tales he enjoyed spinning was his role in...

Oct 27, 2024 | Local

Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce celebrates success, community spirit at annual membership meeting

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting Wednesday at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge bringing together local business leaders, community members,...

Oct 27, 2024 | Featured

Iranian volleyball great brings his passion to the North Shore

Toop O Toor in Farsi means ball and net in English, and it is also the name of a volleyball club in the North Shore...

Oct 24, 2024 | Press Release

Death sentence overturned for Iranian rapper sponsored by Vancouver MP

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence has been overturned following efforts from advocates around the world, including North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. The rapper’s lawyer,...

Oct 24, 2024 | Featured

North Vancouver bakery specializes in authentic Iranian bread

Bread holds a very prominent place in Iranian culture, and for the past several years one North Vancouver man has been rising to the challenge...

Oct 24, 2024 | Featured

Iranian-Canadians welcome designation of IRGC as ‘terrorist group’

Canada has officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, a move that North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson said is a...

Oct 24, 2024 | Press Release

Vancouver Persian community reacts to death of president of Iran

Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, died in a helicopter crash along with seven other people on Sunday, May 19, near the border of Azerbaijan....

Oct 24, 2024 | Local

Cains: Scott Novak remembered for community impact

With the passing of our longtime columnist and sports editor, Scott Novak, there is an emptiness in locker rooms, media booths and along the sidelines...

Oct 24, 2024 | Local

Cassopolis school board discusses facilities project

CASSOPOLIS — At the regular monthly meeting of the Cassopolis Public School Board on Monday, Business Manager James English presented a report on the Long...

Oct 24, 2024 | Local