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Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck's second goal came in the midst of a four-goal outburst in the final nine minutes of play...
Aug 13, 2025
New program supporting road work in Vernon
The City of Vernon has launched a new Road Reclamation Program to ensure area roads are kept in good condition.The program has a $1.1-million budget and has already been tapped for the repaving of the...
Aug 13, 2025
NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
BOSTON (AP) - The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion ...
Aug 13, 2025
Work underway to prevent floods at the Water Reclamation Centre
Crews are taking action to reduce the risk of flooding events contaminating Vernon's water.A city staff report said workers have been on site at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) off 25th Ave...
Aug 13, 2025
Preliminary search of Winnipeg landfill for victim of serial killer underway: Kinew
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a preliminary search of a Winnipeg landfill for the remains of a victim of a serial killer has started. Kinew says the province is in the test phase of the s...
Aug 13, 2025
More than 14,000 people voted early in Alberta byelection
OTTAWA - More than 14,000 people cast their ballots early in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, Elections Canada says. Elections Canada says an estimated 14,452 voters made their way to the advance...
Aug 13, 2025
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson back at Montreal beach volleyball stop after Olympic silver
MONTREAL - Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes know they're in for a warm welcome this week in Montreal - especially as Olympic medallists. Set to compete on home soil for the first time sinc...
Aug 13, 2025
PSG beats Tottenham in penalty shootout to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally
UDINE, Italy (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham 4-3 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, completing a remarkable rally after scoring two late goals to take the match to a shooto...
Aug 13, 2025
Canada's Erin Brooks named rookie of the year on World Surf League Championship Tour
Canada's Erin Brooks has been named the 2025 Rookie of the Year for the World Surf League Championship Tour. The only women's rookie to make the mid-season cut, Brooks finished her debut season ranked...
Aug 13, 2025
Jays slugger Springer cleared after suffering concussion, will rehab with Bisons
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger George Springer has been cleared to return to game action after suffering a concussion over two weeks ago, Toronto manager John Schneider said Wednesday. The 35-year-old ou...
Aug 13, 2025
