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Vernon's MLA not predicting early election, reaffirms commitment to represent constituents
The MLA for Vernon-Monashee does not expect an election will be called in 2023, but if one is, she will be ready to seek a second term."We are focused on the work we're doing and delivering results an...
Jan 04, 2023
Grand Prix champions Gilles, Poirier withdraw from Canadian championships
OSHAWA, Ont. - Ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, gold medallists at last month's ISU Grand Prix Final, will miss next week's Canadian figure skating championships after Gilles underwent an ap...
Jan 04, 2023
Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. is extending sawmill curtailments in B.C. due to what it says are ongoing weak market conditions and a lack of available economic fibre. The Vancouver-based company says produ...
Jan 04, 2023
Private funeral in Barrie, Ont. today for slain OPP officer
BARRIE, Ont. - A private funeral is set to be held this morning for an Ontario Provincial Police officer who was shot dead in an ambush attack last week. The OPP says the service for 28-year-old Const...
Jan 04, 2023
In The News for Jan. 4: What's the story behind the first National Ribbon Skirt Day?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 ... What we are watchi...
Jan 04, 2023
Canada marks first National Ribbon Skirt Day
OTTAWA - Today marks Canada's first National Ribbon Skirt Day. Manitoba Sen. Mary Jane McCallum's bill to recognize the day every Jan. 4 passed in Parliament late last year. It was inspired by Isabell...
Jan 04, 2023
Barzal puts up three points, Islanders hand struggling Canucks 6-2 loss
VANCOUVER - Matt Barzal scored and notched a pair of assist as the New York Islanders handed the struggling Vancouver Canucks a 6-2 loss on Tuesday. Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice, including a short...
Jan 03, 2023
Kraken sink struggling Oilers with offensive outburst
EDMONTON - Jaden Schwartz had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken exploded for four consecutive goals in the second period to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday ...
Jan 03, 2023
Maple Leafs look ahead to opportunity for blue line to gain familiarity
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs blue line regained some familiar faces playing alongside each other on Tuesday night. Toronto's 6-5 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues was the first time the team h...
Jan 03, 2023
Predators win 6-3, extend Canadiens' losing skid to six games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mattias Ekholm, Tommy Novak and Roman Josi each had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Cody Gla...
Jan 03, 2023

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