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Czechs wrap up third place in Group A with rout of Swiss at women's hockey worlds
UTICA, N.Y. - Natalie Mlynkova had three goals and an assist as Czechia wrapped up third place in Group A at the world women's hockey championship with a 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday. Tereza Va...
Apr 09, 2024

Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Devils All-Star forward Jack Hughes is going to miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury that will require surgery this week. The Devils announced the de...
Apr 09, 2024

Surrey, B.C., wants to stay with RCMP while province issues deadline
SURREY, B.C. - Surrey city council has released its budget saying if it's forced to transition away from the RCMP to a local force it will cost half a billion dollars more over the next decade. It com...
Apr 09, 2024

Injured Demko, Lindholm nearing returns to Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - A couple of key players could soon be back in the Vancouver Canucks' lineup as the team prepares for the post-season. All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and forward Elias Lindholm were both on...
Apr 09, 2024

Engagement and studies underway for Vernon's OCP and transportation plan
The City of Vernon is engaging with local stakeholders and overseeing studies as it prepares to develop two key policy documents.Vernon's Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Master Plan (...
Apr 09, 2024

Fire put out behind school
Vernon Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire in a field behind Fulton Secondary Tuesday afternoon.The small blaze in the 2300 block of Fulton Road around 2:15 p.m. burned an area of about 10 x 10 feet...
Apr 09, 2024

Police investigate death of woman in her 20s in apartment near Montreal
CANDIAC, Que. - The violent crimes unit of the Quebec provincial police is investigating the death of a woman in her 20s in a Montreal suburb. Sgt. Hlne St-Pierre says local police in the community of...
Apr 09, 2024

Prank war: Wild's Marc-André Fleury, Avalanche's Brandon Duhaime decorate each other's vehicles
DENVER (AP) - Colorado forward Brandon Duhaime has put the brakes on pulling pranks after losing all four of his tires and seeing a garden planted on the hood of his car. Chalk up another win for Minn...
Apr 09, 2024

Athletes drove the choice of Toronto for swim trials, says Swimming Canada chief
Athletes in favour of Toronto as a Plan B for the Olympic and Paralympic swim trials drove the decision to relocate there from Montreal, says the head of Swimming Canada. Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centr...
Apr 09, 2024

Red Sox honour 2004 championship team, Tim Wakefield's family ahead of home opener
BOSTON (AP) - When the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to capture the World Series title in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought, Johnny Damon was one of the first to grab the trophy. He imme...
Apr 09, 2024

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