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With her star rising, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko set for NBO semifinal
MONTREAL - Victoria Mboko isn't only winning over Canadian fans with her captivating run at the National Bank Open, she's making believers of her opponents. The teenage sensation is having a dream tou...
Aug 05, 2025
Canucks sign forward Vitali Kravtsov to one-year, two-way contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old had 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 66 games ...
Aug 05, 2025
Prime Minister Carney announces new support measures for softwood lumber industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is preparing financial supports for the forestry sector as the U.S. ratchets up duties on Canadian softwood lumber.Carney, who was speaking at a media event in ...
Aug 05, 2025
False alarm results in V-SAR helicopter, ground team being dispatched
Vernon Search and Rescue deployed some resources after receiving an alert that turned out to be a false alarm.V-SAR said on social media on August 2 that the group received an Apple iPhone SOS alert f...
Aug 05, 2025
U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy, Hoekstra says t...
Aug 05, 2025
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
OTTAWA - The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Ottawa announced it has awarded two contract...
Aug 05, 2025
Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" gain access to the airline's systems. The airline said in a statement las...
Aug 05, 2025
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stear...
Aug 05, 2025
Young goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario climbing the ranks with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Just 20, Adisa De Rosario has spent half his life in Toronto FC colours. The young goalkeeper joined the TFC academy in 2015. Even then, he was no stranger to the club's training centre, hav...
Aug 05, 2025
Local, provincial mental health services expanding to address emergency concerns
The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is one of the branches expanding supports to address impacts of climate emergencies.CMHA Vernon said wildfires, floods and othe...
Aug 05, 2025
