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UN fails to extend aid deliveries to Syrian rebel-held area
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council failed to extend humanitarian aid deliveries to 4.1 million Syrians in the rebel-held northwest from Turkey on Friday after Russia vetoed a resolution f...
Jul 08, 2022
Lions set to test their mettle against Bombers in battle of undefeated teams
VANCOUVER - After a 3-0 start to the season, the B.C. Lions see their Saturday clash against the defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers as an opportunity to test their mettle. "They've been...
Jul 08, 2022
Feds look into potential legal risks of providing abortions to U.S. patients
Federal officials are looking into whether Canadian health workers could face legal risks for providing abortion services to Americans from states where the procedure has been outlawed. A Health Canad...
Jul 08, 2022
NHL's glass ceiling finally shattering as more women move into front-office roles
MONTREAL - Emilie Castonguay knew she wouldn't be an anomaly for long. The former player agent made history in January when she became the Vancouver Canucks' first ever female assistant general manage...
Jul 08, 2022
Louisiana abortion ban allowed to proceed; judge lifts stay
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana can now enforce its ban on almost all abortions under a judge's order issued Friday amid a flurry of court challenges to state "trigger" laws crafted to take effect when t...
Jul 08, 2022
Cougar reportedly spotted in Vernon Thursday morning
The Wildlife Alert Reporting Program said a cougar was spotted near Pleasant Valley Rd. on 37th Ave and was reported by the Conservation Officer Service at 8:38 a.m. Thursday, July 7.The report did no...
Jul 08, 2022
Utility upgrades on 18th Ave set to begin Monday
Work to upgrade some utilities in Vernon may create some traffic disruptions starting Monday.Crews will begin upgrading utilities on 18th Avenue starting as early as 7:30 a.m. The road will only be ac...
Jul 08, 2022
Two road construction projects set to go in Vernon Monday
Crews will be out at two locations doing road repair and rehabilitation work starting Monday, July 11.A section of 25th Ave between 43rd St. and 27th Ave will be repaved starting Monday,Two-lane traff...
Jul 08, 2022
Djokovic's 27th Wimbledon win in row puts him in 8th final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Novak Djokovic fashioned a second consecutive comeback victory at Wimbledon on Friday, this one with a deficit far less daunting, the drama far less possible. The top-seeded ...
Jul 08, 2022
CF Montreal looking at positives following inconsistent road trip
MONTREAL - CF Montreal is calling its recent two-game road trip a win, despite putting up mixed results. Montreal (9-7-2) put together a competent display against the CONCACAF Champions League champio...
Jul 08, 2022
