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Final evacuation orders lifted in South Okanagan
All of the evacuation orders connected to the Keremeos Creek Fire in the South Okanagan have now been rescinded.Residents from the final 25 properties who were ordered out more than two weeks ago were...
Aug 17, 2022

MPs plan visit to Taiwan this fall if trip budget approved
OTTAWA - A committee of Canadian MPs is seeking budget approval to make a trade trip to Taiwan this fall despite fears that the plan risks escalating tensions with China. The House of Commons internat...
Aug 17, 2022

All evacuation orders rescinded for Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. - Local authorities in British Columbia's Okanagan region say all evacuation orders around the so-called Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton have been rescinded. Erick Thompson, an ...
Aug 17, 2022

All evacuation orders rescinded for Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. - Local authorities in British Columbia's Okanagan region say all evacuation orders around the so-called Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton have been rescinded. Erick Thompson, an ...
Aug 17, 2022

Springer's timely hit and Stripling's return to form help lead Jays over Orioles
TORONTO - George Springer's pinch-hit RBI single to ignite a six-run seventh inning and, a remarkable return from pitcher Ross Stripling, pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 win over the Baltimore O...
Aug 17, 2022

Physicists and business figures gather in Vancouver to crack theory of everything
VANCOUVER - Some of the world's brightest minds are gathering at a hotel conference centre in Vancouver this week to try to solve a question that has baffled physicists for decades. The two pillars of...
Aug 17, 2022

Physicists and business figures gather in Vancouver to crack theory of everything
VANCOUVER - Some of the world's brightest minds are gathering at a hotel conference centre in Vancouver this week to try to solve a question that has baffled physicists for decades. The two pillars of...
Aug 17, 2022

Canadian star Joey Votto to have season-ending rotator cuff surgery
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have season-ending surgery Friday to repair a torn left rotator cuff. The 38-year-old from Toronto announced the upcoming surgery after the Reds' 1-0 win ...
Aug 17, 2022

Projects planned for Vernon's recreation facilities
Three recreation facility projects have received Vernon city council's approval.During the regular meeting on Aug. 15, council heard of the need to install a new UV disinfection system at the Aquatics...
Aug 17, 2022

Filly Moira installed as early 5-2 favourite for $1-million Queen’s Plate
TORONTO - She was definitely the class of the Woodbine Oaks but Kevin Attard is expecting a little more of filly Moira on Sunday. Moira was installed as the early 5-2 favourite Wednesday for the 163rd...
Aug 17, 2022

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