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Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan's team
THUNDER BAY - Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new role Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time Canadian women's curling champion and all-time leader ...
Feb 20, 2025
Canadian women set for start of qualifying road for FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Canadian under-20 women's soccer team plays Dominica on Friday in a CONCACAF qualifier in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the first step on a journey that hopefully leads to next year's FIFA U-20 World C...
Feb 20, 2025
Police shut down suspected drug lab in Spallumcheen
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have raided a suspected drug lab in Spallumcheen.Mounties said the clandestine lab was located in a rural part of the municipality, and the investigation was launched after ...
Feb 20, 2025
Provincial task force to focus on food security, growth and economy
The B.C. Government will form a new task force in preparation for tariff threats from the United States.As B.C. and Canada faces a threat of 25 per cent tariffs from south of the border, the new Premi...
Feb 20, 2025
Spallumcheen warns incoming rain could cause icy road conditions
The Township of Spallumcheen has warned that rain in the forecast could cause adverse road conditions in the area.With the rain, and temperatures in the North Okanagan increasing, the Township said th...
Feb 20, 2025
Petition to be brought forward to protect Kalamalka Lake
A petition advocating for protection of Kalamalka Lake will be delivered to the local MLA and the health authority Friday.The Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake have collected over 3,000 sig...
Feb 20, 2025
Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday refused to block the Trump administration's abrupt halt to funding of the nation's largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. C...
Feb 20, 2025
Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
DUNEDIN - Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in th...
Feb 20, 2025
Two drivers accused of hitting same pedestrian then leaving B.C. crash site
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say charges have been approved against two drivers who are accused of leaving the scene after allegedly running over the same pedestrian. Police say a lo...
Feb 20, 2025
Former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of homicide in shooting death of man in crisis
DENVER (AP) - A former Colorado sheriff's deputy was convicted Thursday in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for help after his car got stuck in a small mountain commu...
Feb 20, 2025
