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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison
HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, was released from prison on Monday and vowed to soon join the latest round of protests. Wong's release f...
Jun 18, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Tyler Skaggs pitched solidly into the eighth inning to outduel Marcus Stroman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday. Kole Calhoun and...
Jun 18, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was occasionally homeless during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Luca...
Jun 18, 2019
Protesters demand embattled Hong Kong leader resign
HONG KONG - Demonstrators in Hong Kong gathered Monday outside the office of the city's leader, demanding that she resign for the crisis over an unpopular extradition bill that has tested the durabili...
Jun 18, 2019
Trans Mountain expansion gets federal approval
The federal Liberal government is giving the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second lease on life.Tuesday's long-awaited decision to reapprove the contentious project comes nine months after the F...
Jun 18, 2019
Thousands attend Sunshine Festival
The Downtown Vernon Association is pleased with the turnout of this year's Sunshine Festival. According to a spokesperson, about 12,000 people showed up to the 25th annual event"The Sunshine Festival ...
Jun 18, 2019
Tory promises review of Raptors parade amid planning criticism and praise
TORONTO - The city and its partners will review planning for the Raptors' victory parade that drew unprecedented crowds to the downtown, some of whom found themselves caught in a terrifying situation ...
Jun 18, 2019
Safety tips for staying safe in large crowds
TORONTO - Large crowds, especially in confined spaces, can turn deadly in the case of a security incident or panic. Some expert tips for staying safe: - Retain situational awareness i.e.: know what's ...
Jun 18, 2019
Positive response to Coldstream plans
The District of Coldstream appears to have the support of residents for the future of 16506 Kalamalka Road, just north of Dutch's campground.More than 50 people attended the Monday evening open house ...
Jun 18, 2019
RCMP seeks names of potential victims of coerced sterilization, Lucki says
OTTAWA - The commissioner of the RCMP says her force is trying to get names of potential victims of coerced sterilization procedures. Brenda Lucki tells the House of Commons health committee that the ...
Jun 18, 2019

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