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Single mothers group challenges B.C. government stance on legal aid system
VANCOUVER - A three-day hearing has begun in British Columbia Supreme Court, with a group challenging the provincial government's stance that it doesn't have the capacity to take a case regarding lega...
Aug 23, 2022
Federal grant to support Performing Arts Centre's SPOTLIGHT promotions
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre will be using some federal funds to promote the return of the SPOTLIGHT season.The Centre (VPDAC) has received a $55,000 grant from Canadian Heritage und...
Aug 23, 2022
Greater Vernon Minor Hockey holds open house
If you've ever wanted to try out minor hockey before signing up for the season, now is your chance.The Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association is holding an open house Saturday, Aug. 27 at Kal Tire Pl...
Aug 23, 2022
B.C. public-sector union says negotiations with government are back on
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's largest public-sector union says it has accepted the government's invitation to resume talks following limited job action that began over a week ago. The B.C. General Em...
Aug 23, 2022
MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again
CALGARY - A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions. Airlines and airp...
Aug 23, 2022
Temporary changes to EI made during pandemic are set to expire late next month
OTTAWA - Temporary changes to the employment insurance program made during the pandemic are set to expire soon, jeopardizing access to jobless benefits for automotive workers in Windsor, Ont., who exp...
Aug 23, 2022
England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer
LONDON (AP) - England midfielder Jill Scott announced her retirement from soccer on Tuesday, the second member of the Euro 2022-winning team to do so in two days. The 35-year-old Scott's decision come...
Aug 23, 2022
England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer
LONDON (AP) - England midfielder Jill Scott announced her retirement from soccer on Tuesday, the second member of the Euro 2022-winning team to do so in two days. The 35-year-old Scott's decision come...
Aug 23, 2022
Far more women than men not seeking re-election in Quebec's fall vote
QUEBEC - Far more women than men are saying goodbye to the Quebec legislature ahead of the fall election. Of the 34 members who have announced they won't be seeking re-election, 22 are women. That mea...
Aug 23, 2022
NWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time
The National Women's Soccer League title game will be aired nationally in prime time for the first time in the 10-year-old league's history. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern at Audi Field in W...
Aug 23, 2022
