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Tories, NDP call for House of Commons to have emergency debate on B.C. floods
OTTAWA - The Conservatives and the NDP want an emergency debate in the House of Commons this week on the floods wreaking havoc in British Columbia. B.C. is bracing for more extreme weather a week afte...
Nov 22, 2021
RDNO seeks public input on new website
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is seeking public input on its website's new format.The RDNO says the site was rebuilt a redesigned to create a clean looking space that has improved fun...
Nov 22, 2021
Ethiopia PM says he will lead army 'from the battlefront'
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's prime minister says he will lead his country's army "from the battlefront" beginning Tuesday, a dramatic new step by the Nobel Peace Prize-winner in a devastating year...
Nov 22, 2021
Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says social media, 'political operatives' want him to fail
OTTAWA - A Toronto MP dumped by the Liberals for not disclosing a withdrawn sexual assault charge says he believes people want to see him in Parliament and blamed political operatives and a social med...
Nov 22, 2021
Presson, Sunderland, Elizondo all out as Elks clean house after dismal CFL season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have cleaned house after a disappointing CFL season, with president and chief executive officer Chris Presson, general manager Brock Sunderland and head coach Jaime Elizon...
Nov 22, 2021
Promoting French and preserving Indigenous languages a priority: Petitpas Taylor
OTTAWA - New Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says protecting Indigenous languages to make sure they are taught to future generations is a priority for the Liberal government, along...
Nov 22, 2021
Public can offer input on Vernon's proposed budget
Residents of Vernon will be able to contribute to the proposed 2022-2026 Financial Plan.Special city council meetings will take place Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30, starting at 9:00 a.m...
Nov 22, 2021
Ortiz, Howard, Lincecum, A-Rod new to Hall of Fame ballot
NEW YORK (AP) - David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining 17 hold...
Nov 22, 2021
Flames left-winger Johnny Gaudreau named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau has been named the NHL's first star of the week. Gaudreau led the league with seven points (four goals, three assists) in four games, including two ...
Nov 22, 2021
Canada's Russell, Paquin named to Barbarians' women's all-star rugby squad
Canadian internationals Laura Russell and Karen Paquin have been named to the Barbarians world all-star squad for a Nov. 27 game against the Springbok Women's XV. The Killik Cup doubleheader at Twicke...
Nov 22, 2021
