Author Archives:

Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
OTTAWA - One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect mino...
Apr 05, 2022

Gaudreau scores twice, Flames get key 3-2 victory over Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames extended their lead in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Elias ...
Apr 04, 2022

Warriors win special teams battle to take game 3 over Vipers
The West Kelowna Warriors scored two power play goals in a 6-2 win over the Vernon Vipers Monday night before a playoff crowd crowd of 1,250 at Kal Tire Place.The Vipers went 0 for 3 with the man adva...
Apr 04, 2022

Kansas rallies, beats North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas brought its fourth NCAA title back home Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of...
Apr 04, 2022

Kansas tops North Carolina 72-69 to win national title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in national championship history Saturday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a tying...
Apr 04, 2022

Canada star Alphonso Davies named top CONCACAF men's player for 2021
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF 2021 men's player of the year after helping Canada qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. CONCACAF, the soccer federation...
Apr 04, 2022

Matthews has 3 goals, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 6-2
TAMPA, Fla (AP) - Auston Matthews had three goals to tie the franchise single-season record for goals with 54, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Monday night. Matthews, w...
Apr 04, 2022

Decorated Canadian sprint canoeist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe retires
Decorated Canadian sprint caoneist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is retiring months after earning a pair of medals in her Olympic debut. The 29-year-old from Trois-Rivires, Que., announced her retirement ...
Apr 04, 2022

Northern premiers discuss Arctic sovereignty with PM in light of war in Ukraine
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's premier says he and the other two premiers of Canada's northern territories met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the national defence minister on Monday to discuss Arctic so...
Apr 04, 2022

Veteran B.C. Liberal Stephanie Cadieux resigns seat, takes federal accessibility post
VICTORIA - A member of the British Columbia Liberal caucus is resigning her Surrey-area seat after 13 years at the legislature to become Canada's first chief accessibility officer. Stephanie Cadieux, ...
Apr 04, 2022

What Matters
Fire spreads to house
Vernon home "significantly damaged" by grass fire
Apr 02, 2026

Sponsored content
NOHS: Compassionate Care Beyond the Hospital
Youth Health Services
Youth immunization, sexual health clinic opening in Vernon
Apr 02, 2026
Displaced For A Week
Some residents still displaced from fatal apartment fire
Apr 01, 2026

Sponsored Content
Find Purpose and Community
High Fatal Overdose Risk
Drug alert issued in Vernon
Apr 01, 2026
Parkrun
Local teacher bringing global running group to the North Okanagan
Apr 01, 2026