Author Archives:

Defending-champion Bombers only CFL team to have pinned down their playoff future
Five teams have clinched CFL playoff berths but only Zach Collaros and the Grey Cup-champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers know when and where they'll be once the postseason begins. Winnipeg (league-best 14-3...
Oct 17, 2022

Wheelchair star Esther Vergeer on Tennis Hall of Fame ballot
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Dutch wheelchair star Esther Vergeer is among three new International Tennis Hall of Fame nominees for the Class of 2023 announced Monday, joining the half-dozen holdovers from th...
Oct 17, 2022

Quebec City police officer faces charges after watchdog probed violent arrests
Quebec's police watchdog says an on-duty Quebec City officer caught on video in a pair of violent arrests last year is facing criminal charges. Jacob Picard, 27, was charged by way of summons with one...
Oct 17, 2022

Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius to miss season finale with spleen injury
Edmonton Elks starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius is set to miss the team's season finale due to a spleen injury, the team announced Monday. Cornelius suffered the injury on Saturday in the team's 2...
Oct 17, 2022

Crosby, McDavid, Oettinger named NHL's Three Stars of the week
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Jake Oettinger were named the NHL's three stars of the week on Monday. Crosby was named the first star as he led his Pittsburgh Penguins to two consecutive victories ...
Oct 17, 2022

Business group outlines priorities for municipal politicians
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is offering congratulations to Greater Vernon politicians elected and acclaimed in Saturday's municipal elections.In a media release, the organization stated it ...
Oct 17, 2022

Parliament security took issue with city moving convoy trucks near Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - New evidence shows the Parliamentary Protective Service took issue with the City of Ottawa's plan to move "Freedom Convoy" protesters' semi trucks out of residential neighbourhoods and onto t...
Oct 17, 2022

Canada ends South Korea's unbeaten run with 7-6 win at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada's Jean-Michel Menard led his rink to a 7-6 extra-end victory over previously unbeaten South Korea at the world mixed curling championships on Monday. Coming off a two...
Oct 17, 2022

Canada's Nestor makes 2023 ballot for International Tennis Hall of Fame
Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor has been named to the ballot for the 2023 class of the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Monday. Nestor, who is among seven returning nominees in the player cate...
Oct 17, 2022

Toronto FC takes MLS pay to new heights with US$14 million for Lorenzo Insigne
Toronto FC has taken MLS pay to new heights with Italian star Lorenzo Insigne making US$14 million annually, according to new figures released by the Major League Soccer Players Association. At $14 mi...
Oct 17, 2022

What Matters
Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
Apr 24, 2026

Sponsored content
NOHS: Compassionate Care Beyond the Hospital
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026

Sponsored Content
What's up with your RV?
Structure Fire Response
VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026
Beaver Lake and Vernon Creek Watershed Improvements
Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at area watershed
Apr 22, 2026