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Global maple syrup shortage forces Quebec to release half its strategic reserve
MONTREAL - The organization governing Quebec's maple syrup producers is releasing half its strategic reserve to address a global shortage of the province's "blond gold." Hlne Normandin with Quebec Map...
Nov 29, 2021
Vipers make trade for Spruce Kings forward
The Vernon Vipers have completed a one-for-one trade with the Prince George Spruce Kings.The Vipers get forward Max Borovinskiy (born in 2004) from the Spruce Kings in exchange for Logan Lorenz.Borovi...
Nov 29, 2021
RCMP lead toy drive for the Lake Country Food Bank
The Lake Country RCMP will be hosting its 2nd annual Toy Drive for the Lake Country Food Bank this December."RCMP in the Central Okanagan are truly thankful for the continued support from their commun...
Nov 29, 2021
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin leads NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Washington left wing Alex Ovechkin, Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry and Colorado defenceman Cale Makar have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Ovechkin had four goals and thr...
Nov 29, 2021
MPs advised to mind sartorial standards in latest hybrid Parliament
OTTAWA - MPs have been advised to wear parliamentary attire, which means a jacket and tie for men, in the new hybrid Parliament that begins in earnest this week. The deputy Speaker has instructed MPs ...
Nov 29, 2021
Montreal to host forum in January on ways to reduce gun violence in the city
Montreal is planning to host a forum in January about reducing gun violence in the city. Mayor Valrie Plante made the announcement today at a news conference, adding that the goal of the forum is to c...
Nov 29, 2021
Jan. 6 panel sets contempt vote for former DOJ official
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to pursue contempt charges against a former Justice Department official, seeking criminal charges ...
Nov 29, 2021
With trials complete, many Canadian curling teams will soon shift focus to new quad
SASKATOON - With Canada's Olympic curling trials now complete, the focus for many teams will soon shift to the upcoming quadrennial even though there's still half a season left to play. Teams skipped ...
Nov 29, 2021
Travel restrictions amid Omicron variant force cancellation of Winter Universiade
The impact from the new COVID-19 variant is being felt in the sports world. The Winter Universiade in Lucerne, Switzerland, was cancelled on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games were scheduled...
Nov 29, 2021
Winter carnival welcomes back popular events, along with new ones
Some of the old favourites like the parade and snow sculptures will be back for the 62nd annual Vernon Winter Carnival, along with close to 20 new events. The mid-winter festival, presented by Valley ...
Nov 29, 2021
