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Matt Petgrave's former GM comes to player's defence following death of Adam Johnson
Matt Petgrave's former general manager is coming to his defence. Petgrave is the player whose skate cut the neck of Adam Johnson last month during a professional hockey game in England. Johnson died i...
Nov 15, 2023

Vernon SPCA animal centre closing
Vernon's community animal centre operated by the BC SPCA is closing down.In a news release Wednesday, Nov. 15, the society said the facility on Haney Road will permanently close to the public on Frida...
Nov 15, 2023

Gauthier, Shaw named Canada's opening ceremony flag-bearers at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Para cyclist Shelley Gautier and wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Santiago Parapan Am Games. Gautier, from Niag...
Nov 15, 2023

Kohli and Shami lead India into Cricket World Cup final after 70-run win over New Zealand
MUMBAI, India (AP) - Virat Kohli struck a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets to guide India into the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday. India beat New Zealand by 70 runs ...
Nov 15, 2023

Oliveira, Bombers offence present big challenge for Alouettes defence
HAMILTON - Brady Oliveira has been a one-man wrecking crew against the Montreal Alouettes this season. The Winnipeg running back surpassed 100 yards rushing in both regular-season appearances versus M...
Nov 15, 2023

U-Haul establishing Vernon storage operation
A state-of-the-art retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Vernon following the recent U-Haul acquisition of four acres of industrial land at 4401 25th Avenue. U-Haul Moving & Storag...
Nov 15, 2023

CP NewsAlert: 100 Vancouver police sent after protest surrounds Trudeau at restaurant
Vancouver police say 100 officers were sent to a restaurant where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was dining last night, after it was surrounded by protesters chanting for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hama...
Nov 15, 2023

CP NewsAlert: 100 Vancouver police sent after protest surrounds Trudeau at restaurant
Vancouver police say 100 officers were sent to a restaurant where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was dining last night, after it was surrounded by protesters chanting for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hama...
Nov 15, 2023

Canadians Henderson and Svensson hope for strong finishes on pro golf seasons
Brooke Henderson loves breaking records and this week she's got a dubious one hanging over her head. Since 2016, no LPGA Tour player has won the opening tournament of the season and then won a second ...
Nov 15, 2023

A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail
LONDON (AP) - A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. ...
Nov 15, 2023

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