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Flames' Gaudreau named second star, Habs' Caufield top rookie for March
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for March, while Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was named the month's top rookie. Gaudreau ranked second i...
Apr 01, 2022
Police seek info on wanted man
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a wanted Vernon man. James Robert Peacock, 34, is wanted for a number of firearms related offences as well as failing to c...
Apr 01, 2022
Loss of namesake bar and grill hits tiny Alabama community
FAUNSDALE, Ala. (AP) - With fewer than 100 residents and only a handful of buildings, this west Alabama community doesn't have much aside from an old water tower and the namesake Faunsdale Bar and Gri...
Apr 01, 2022
Vernon BMX host Gear Swap
Vernon BMX is gearing up for a new season of practices, races and special events. First on the calendar is the club's Gear Swap and BBQ. It will be held at the Ranger Park Track Saturday April 9 from ...
Apr 01, 2022
Reactions to the Pope's apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools
Pope Francis apologized at the Vatican on Friday for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The pontiff, speaking in Italian, asked for God's forgiveness for the deplorable conduct o...
Apr 01, 2022
Lacrosse flooring tried out at Kal Tire Place North
New flooring for lacrosse games will be tried out this weekend at Kal Tire Place North in Vernon.City administration says the 'turf flooring,' which was acquired from the Langley Events Centre, will b...
Apr 01, 2022
UN says Yemen's warring parties agree to 2-month truce
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Yemen's warring sides have accepted a two-month truce, starting with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the U.N. envoy to Yemen said Friday. The envoy, Hans Grundberg, announced t...
Apr 01, 2022
Muslims ready to celebrate Ramadan together after COVID-19 restrictions lifted
TORONTO - Mohsin Patel has been working hard to prepare a program that will be providing free meals for those in need during the month of Ramadan. The member of the mosque committee at the Mecca Islam...
Apr 01, 2022
Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The most controversial World Cup ever will feature in Qatar the most politically charged matchups. Just like in 1998, the United States will play Iran with diplomatic relations yet ...
Apr 01, 2022
Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The most controversial World Cup ever will feature in Qatar the most politically charged matchups. Just like in 1998, the United States will play Iran with diplomatic relations yet ...
Apr 01, 2022
