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Expert at Rittenhouse trial zeroes in on just a few minutes
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Less than three seconds elapsed between the time a protester in the streets fired a shot in the air and Kyle Rittenhouse opened fire with his rifle, a use-of-force expert testifie...
Nov 11, 2021
Canadian veteran helps Afghan interpreter and his family escape Taliban rule
This Remembrance Day, the first since Afghanistan fell to Taliban forces in the summer, will be difficult for Canadians who fought in the Middle Eastern country, says a veteran who served two missions...
Nov 11, 2021
Child care spaces coming to Lumby, Armstrong, and other Interior communities
A new provincial investment in child care will create more spaces in Interior communities, including Armstrong and Lumby.A total of 163 spaces are being funded in the Interior, with 54 of them opening...
Nov 11, 2021
Sudanese general tightens grip on power, 2 weeks after coup
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - Sudan's top general has re-appointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body, a sign that he is tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup a...
Nov 11, 2021
Military faces cold weather issues as it pumps clean drinking water in Iqaluit
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A flowing river that turns to solid ice in October, freezing pipes and frosty arctic temperatures are all routine for Nunavummiut. But those issues were a first for a water treatmen...
Nov 11, 2021
Eight Senators players now in COVID protocol after Formenton, Murray added
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators placed two more players in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, hours before they were scheduled to host the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators announced that forward Alex F...
Nov 11, 2021
Local MP gets deputy shadow cabinet role
The MP for North Okanagan-Shuswap is pleased with his new role in the Conservative Party's shadow cabinet.Mel Arnold, who is starting his third term as a member of parliament, has been appointed as th...
Nov 11, 2021
Canadians welcomed to attend Remembrance ceremonies, told to wear masks and distance
OTTAWA - Canadians will return to cenotaphs and monuments across much of the country on Thursday morning to remember and pay their respects to those who fought and died in service of Canada. This year...
Nov 11, 2021
Vipers trim Spruce Kings to end winless streak
The Vernon Vipers ended a six game winless skid with a 4-3 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings Wednesday night. A crowd of 1,265 took in the BCHL game at Kal Tire Place.Zack Tonelli, son of fo...
Nov 11, 2021
Finding solutions through research a key part of Flora Evans' platform
Editor's note: This is part of a series of profiles on the Vernon council candidates for the Dec. 4 byelection to elect one councillor. ==Flora Evans is running in the City of Vernon byelection on a p...
Nov 11, 2021

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