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No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.3 earthquake off Alaska's panhandle
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's emergency information agency says there is no tsunami threat to the province after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska's panhandle. The all-clear for B.C.'s coast ...
Jul 16, 2025
With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings
TORONTO - With 55 victories and a two-game cushion atop the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays are on track for a worst-to-first rebound this season. The team has had significant contribution...
Jul 16, 2025
B.C. health minister praises U.S. recruitment, says 780 applications in 2 months
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's health minister says the province has received almost 780 job applications from qualified American health professionals as part of its recruitment campaign. Josie Osborn...
Jul 16, 2025
50/50 fundraiser to help older dogs in Vernon
A local organization is running a fundraiser to help old dogs in the community. Fletcher's Keep Senior Dog Foundation is running a Paws and Save an Old Soul in Need 50/50 to provide support and medica...
Jul 16, 2025
How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump introduced 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on March 12, and doubled the levies to 50 per cent in early June. The Canadian government has r...
Jul 16, 2025
A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska's southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Communities along a 700-mile (1,127-km) stretch of Alaska's southern coast ordered their residents to higher ground Wednesday after a powerful earthquake prompted a tsunami wa...
Jul 16, 2025
Canada opens Week 3 of men's Volleyball Nations League with loss to Slovenia
LJUBLJANA - Canada lost 3-1 to host Slovenia on Wednesday as men's Volleyball Nations League action kicked off its third week. Set scores were 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. Brodie Hofer led the way for ...
Jul 16, 2025
Vernon committee formed to find more land for housing
The City of Vernon is taking action to find more land to build housing.At the regular council meeting Monday, June 14, the city announced that it had formed a Land Use Committee.That committee will be...
Jul 16, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Unionized Canada Post workers to vote on deal starting July 21
OTTAWA - Unionized Canada Post workers will get a chance to vote directly on the employers' offer for a new collective agreement starting on Monday. The process will be led by the Canada Industrial Re...
Jul 16, 2025
Rallying for Bailey’s family
The Kelowna community showed up big time Tuesday at Cupcasions on Kent Road to raise money for Bailey McCourt's kids and grandfather. The fundraiser brought in over $35,000 - way more than expected.Ba...
Jul 16, 2025
