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Cambodian officials report 12 new deaths in fighting with Thailand, bringing total death toll to 32
SURIN, Thailand (AP) - Cambodian officials on Saturday reported 12 new deaths in its fighting with Thailand, bringing death toll on both sides to 32. Gen. Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry ...
Jul 25, 2025

Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an o...
Jul 25, 2025

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two fl...
Jul 25, 2025

B.C. Lions seek answers for high-flying Lawler and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions head into the weekend facing a riddle - how do you stop Kenny Lawler? The Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver is on a tear, and leads the CFL in both receiving yards (644) and rece...
Jul 25, 2025

COVID-19 outbreak declared at VJH
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.Interior Health says the outbreak was identified Thursday, July 24, and was affecting the 3 North Medical wing.IH said four people were...
Jul 25, 2025

U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood
VANCOUVER - British Columbia lumber organizations are condemning the decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood to 20.56 per cent, calling them unjustif...
Jul 25, 2025

Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
TORONTO - Home field hasn't been an advantage this season, but there's something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits ...
Jul 25, 2025

Riding the bus will cost more this fall
Transit fares are going up across the Central Okanagan starting Oct. 1.Single rides will cost $3 dollars, up from $2.50.Day passes will be $6 bucks, up from $5 dollars.Monthly passes will rise by $10 ...
Jul 25, 2025

Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner
WASHINGTON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Op...
Jul 25, 2025

Final arguments on Monday in bail hearing for 3 Quebec extremist plot suspects
QUBEC - A Quebec court judge is expected to hear final arguments from the Crown and defence attorneys on Monday in a bail hearing for three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region. The ...
Jul 25, 2025

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