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OC leader extends deal for final time
The long-time leader of Okanagan College has extended his contract with the institution for what he expects will be the final time.Jim Hamilton has agreed to stay on as president until Jan. 29, 2021, ...
Oct 28, 2019
Quebec rocker Eric Lapointe pleads not guilty to a charge of assault
MONTREAL - Quebec rock musician Eric Lapointe has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault. Lapointe's lawyer entered the plea on his behalf during a hearing this morning in Montr...
Oct 28, 2019
Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition
EDMONTON - The Alberta budget tabled last week cuts funds for environmental monitoring and for managing greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say that will weaken the province's ability to track...
Oct 28, 2019
Bruins' Marchand, Preds' Josi, Flyers' Elliott named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand topped...
Oct 28, 2019
Former North Carolina US Sen Kay Hagan dies
RALEIGH, N.C. - Kay Hagan, a former bank executive who rose from a budget writer in the North Carolina Legislature to a seat in the U.S. Senate, died Monday. She was 66. Hagan died of encephalitis, or...
Oct 28, 2019
Montreal artist known as Zombie Boy died accidentally, Quebec coroner rules
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner has ruled that the death of a tattooed artist and model who starred in a massively popular music video was an accident. Rick Stephan Genest, known as Zombie Boy, was f...
Oct 28, 2019
Hill driving for finish line despite food poisoning, injuries
The end is in sight for Vernon ultra athlete Shanda Hill -- but it's not getting any easier.As of this morning, Hill had 260 kilometres left in her 844 k run at the Double Deca in Mexico, the world's ...
Oct 28, 2019
Feds leave national-security level at medium following ISIL leader's death
OTTAWA - The federal government says the national-threat level remains unchanged despite concerns of retaliatory strikes by the Islamic State group after the killing of its leader....
Oct 28, 2019
Bianca Andreescu falls to Simona Halep in opener at WTA Finals
SHENZHEN, China - Canada's Bianca Andreescu will have to try to dig out of an early hole at the WTA Finals. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., lost 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 to Simona Halep of ...
Oct 28, 2019
United Way Celebrity Roast a Success
We would like to extend a huge thank you from Max and the Board and Staff at United Way to everyone who attended and contributed to the United Way Celebrity Roast. To the sponsors including Interior S...
Oct 28, 2019

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