BlackVoices

Get African-American news and culture through this website. This community website also has blogs, videos and boards where you can connect with others interested in black culture. The website also provides a job recommendation service and financial news.

http://www.blackvoices.com

Castanet

This Castanet news website has everything you need to know about Kelowna, including Penticton, Vernon, Lake Country and Central Okanagan. The website also has news reports on current affairs in Canada including the Kelowna Accord and the Afghan mission.

http://www.castanet.net

Daily Howler

The Daily Howler website offers a collection of news reports and other writings that highlight the stupid and plunder in our society. You can also find archives Howler issues on this website dating back to 1998. Political polls have recently been covered on this website.

http://www.dailyhowler.com

Digg

Previously a popular social media news site, Digg is currently a news aggregator with a curated front page, selecting stories specifically for an Internet audience, including science, trending political issues, and Internet issues. Owned by BuySellAds, an advertising company, Digg has retained its traditional look, including community guidelines, and readers may submit stories. A variety of products are available for purchase in its online store, and readers may sign up for notifications.

http://digg.com/

Disaster

Disaster is a disaster resource aggregate site targeting emergency personnel, first responders, victims, and others with an interest in the news of disastrous events worldwide. Included are news articles, planning tips, and forums.

http://www.disaster.com/

HappyNews

Provides positive ad upbeat reporting on business/money, health, science and technology, arts and entertainment, sports, and current events. Includes videos, product reviews, and happy living articles.

http://www.happynews.com

New America Media

The New America Media website seeks to expand the kind of news delivered to the public by promoting ethnic media. The website also has thought-provoking stories on American politics. You can also find articles on the Middle East, South Asia and other locations around the world.

http://www.newamericamedia.org

News Hub

News Hub is a news service that collects news articles from a variety of sources including the BBC, Car Today, SportingNews, Extreme Tech and CNN. The website covers health, science, world events, financial news, sports and gaming as well.

http://www.newshub.com/

News of the Weird

News of the Weird is an unusual news service that collects news reports on the strange and bizarre. You can also find books by Chuck Shepard's here. You can also submit weird news articles to Chuck through this website.

http://www.newsoftheweird.com

Pajamas Media

Provides a significant alternative to mainstream media. Includes the latest US and world news, money/business headlines, science and technology breakthroughs, lifestyle articles and podcasts.

http://www.pajamasmedia.com

The Earth Times

Provides current and breaking news and information centered on the human environment. The website also covers various concerns of the international community including the economic growth, humanitarian issues, global business, automobiles and cars, education and learning, electronics, entertainment, personal and business finance as well as new game releases for all gaming platforms. This website is a great resource for the latest information on basically every issue that affects our planet.

http://www.earthtimes.org

Whitley Streiber's Unknown Country

Whitley Streiber's Unknown Country is a news website that addresses everything from baseball to hand washing. You can download episodes of the Unknown Country program through this website. You can also discuss Streiber's views through the website's message board.

http://www.unknowncountry.com

Wikio

Provides a personalized news page that features news and information from media sites, blogs and other contributors. Site also offers videos, product reviews, travel resources and other helpful content.

http://www.wikio.com/