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Blue Jays sign reliever Hoffman to three-year-deal
TORONTO - Who says you can't home? Right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, selected ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014 and dealt to the Colorado Rockies the following summer, has returned to Toronto. T...
Jan 10, 2025

Sentencing decision of pair involved in armed robbery still not handed down
Two men accused of armed robbery and assault have yet to learn their sentences.Stewart Tkachuk and Edward Coghill face a number of charges each in relation to an incident that took place in September ...
Jan 10, 2025

Huberdeau, Wolf stand out, Flames in playoff conversation at halfway mark
CALGARY - The swagger is resurfacing, in a different way, for Calgary Flames winger Jonathan Huberdeau. At the halfway mark of the NHL's regular season, Huberdeau's team-leading 17 goals already toppe...
Jan 10, 2025

No surgery, but rehab for Calgary Flames forward Conor Zary
CALGARY - Forward Conor Zary doesn't require surgery after ugly knee-on-knee contact in a game earlier this week, but the Calgary Flames say he's out of the lineup indefinitely. Zary left Tuesday's ro...
Jan 10, 2025

New e-scooter provider to serve Vernon
Update Jan. 13Bird Canada was selected as Vernon's micro-mobility service provider as it was considered to have the best growth options.City staff told Vernon Council at the regular meeting Monday, Ja...
Jan 10, 2025

Canada, G7 leaders, denounce Venezuela's suppression of political opposition
OTTAWA - Canada is joining its closest allies in denouncing Venezuela's crackdown on democracy - the first G7 foreign policy statement since Canada began chairing the group this year. Venezuelan Presi...
Jan 10, 2025

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big l...
Jan 10, 2025

Rebel News loses bid to quash fines for violating election law on third-party ads
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Rebel News Network's latest bid to quash $3,000 in fines levied against the right-wing media outlet by the commissioner of elections. The fines were ...
Jan 10, 2025

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big l...
Jan 10, 2025

OHL hands Flint Firebirds coach Paul Flache a five-game suspension
TORONTO - Flint Firebirds head coach Paul Flache was given a five-game suspension by the Ontario Hockey League on Friday. He was also assessed a $2,500 fine as a result of actions detrimental to both ...
Jan 10, 2025

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Stage 3 Water Restrictions
Vernon taking steps to conserve water
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Coldstream zoning changing to allow more styles of secondary dwellings
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$650K in gaming grants supporting local organizations
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