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Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman
OTTAWA - Three childhood friends say they were forced to relive the anguish and fear of losing Kristen French when Correctional Service Canada decided to transfer her killer to a medium-security priso...
Nov 29, 2023
After concerns, Ottawa pauses work on $2-million contract for help on unmarked graves
OTTAWA - The federal government has paused and plans to reworka $2-million contract with an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who ...
Nov 29, 2023
Canucks GM says Beauvillier trade creates 'flexibility' moving forward
VANCOUVER - Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as i...
Nov 29, 2023
Bombers GM Walters expects tricky off-season, with OC Pierce possibly on the move
WINNIPEG - Kyle Walters doesn't need a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. The newly extended Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager told reporters Wednesday he expects a challenging off-season putting the pi...
Nov 29, 2023
$30K in grants for non-profits approved by Vernon council
Vernon city council has agreed to provide several organizations with discretionary grants.At its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 27, council was presented with the October intake of Council Discretionary...
Nov 29, 2023
Dawson's request to change Expos cap on Hall plaque 'shot in the gut'
Andre Dawson's desire to have the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from a Montreal Expos logo to a Chicago Cubs one was a "shot in the gut" for Perry Giannias. The 69-year-old Dawson made headli...
Nov 29, 2023
Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting
VICTORIA - The Speaker of British Columbia's legislature says the unveiling of Indigenous-themed signs outside the building is a necessary step toward opening doors that have been historically closed....
Nov 29, 2023
Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting
VICTORIA - The Speaker of British Columbia's legislature says the unveiling of Indigenous-themed signs outside the building is a necessary step toward opening doors that have been historically closed....
Nov 29, 2023
Online harms bill: Don't link boy's suicide with government actions, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's inappropriate to draw a link between government actions and the death of a British Columbia boy who killed himself last month after falling prey to onl...
Nov 29, 2023
Neuron e-scooters to remain in Vernon for 2024, new vendor may provide service in future
The City of Vernon is ensuring e-scooters and e-bikes remain available for residents and visitors to rent, although the service provider may change in the future.At their meeting Monday, Nov. 27, Vern...
Nov 29, 2023
