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Canadians lose 7-1 to world No. 2 Argentina at women's field hockey World Cup
TERRASSA, Spain - North Vancouver's Grace Delmotte scored on her Canadian debut but Argentina reeled off seven straight goals Thursday to defeat Canada 7-1 at the women's field hockey World Cup. No. 1...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadiens select Slafkovsky with the top pick at the NHL draft; Wright falls to No. 4
MONTREAL - Juraj Slafkovsky was just as shocked as the Bell Centre crowd. And Shane Wright had to wait a lot longer than expected to hear his name called. The Montreal Canadiens hosted the first round...
Jul 07, 2022
Aaliyah Edwards has 20 points, 10 boards in Canada's win over France
TORONTO - Aaliyah Edwards had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lift Canada to a 73-56 victory over France on Wednesday night at the inaugural Globl Jam under-23 tournament. Merissah Russell and Shayeann D...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadiens continue reshaping roster, acquiring centre Dach from Chicago
MONTREAL - Minutes after picking Juraj Slafkovsky first overall at the 2022 NHL draft, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at work. The Canadiens acquired the 13th-overall pick from the New York Is...
Jul 07, 2022
Canada not paying for tobacco company stake in vaccine-maker Medicago: minister
OTTAWA - The federal government isn't considering putting up money to help buy shares in the only domestic manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccines, but it is "working on a solution" with Medicago's parent c...
Jul 07, 2022
Triple threat: Bombers' Liegghio producing at all aspects of kicking game
WINNIPEG - Kicker Marc Liegghio is glad he hasn't been the Achilles heel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. The team has rolled out a 4-0 record to start the CFL season, and Liegghio has made ...
Jul 07, 2022
Province funds projects to prevent wildfires
The provincial government is taking steps to mitigate the risks of wildfires spreading in B.C.As above seasonal temperatures are expected in the coming weeks, bringing with a higher risk of wildfires,...
Jul 07, 2022
COVID-19 cases trending up locally, regionally and provincially
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the province, including in Vernon.The newest weekly report from the BCCDC states that the Vernon Health Area w...
Jul 07, 2022
Aritzia Q1 profit surges 86 per cent to $33.3 million on big boost in revenue
VANCOUVER - Clothing retailer Aritzia Inc. put together another attractive quarter as net profits soared 86 per cent on a big jump in revenues. The Vancouver-based company says it earned $33.3 million...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadian women could book their ticket to the World Cup with the right results Friday
A win over Panama plus a little help from Costa Rica and Canada can book its ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup on Friday. That's Job 1 for the Olympic champion Canadians at the CONCACAF W Champions...
Jul 07, 2022
