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Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Despite a long layoff, and a long game delay, Orji Okwonkwo returned to form for the Montreal Impact on Wednesday night. Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including ...
Jun 28, 2019
Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams
Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney wondered what else could go wrong for his slumping team after Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez was awarded a game-ending penalty kick on Wednesday. TFC appeare...
Jun 28, 2019
Hotels anticipating big business Canada Day long weekend
With events like Funtastic and the fireworks, Canada's big birthday bash is once again expected to draw in thousands.Ange Chew of Tourism Vernon said hotels are projected to be at or near full capacit...
Jun 28, 2019
Fire crews mop up diesel spill
Vernon Fire and Rescue was on clean up duty Friday afternoon after a large diesel spill on 43 Avenue. The spill was reportedly caused after a diesel tank on semi truck carrying ATV's punctured, spilli...
Jun 28, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - The West Coast Trail and portions of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve make up part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two Vanco...
Jun 28, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - The West Coast Trail and portions of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve make up part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two Vanco...
Jun 28, 2019
Vernon's first legal pot shop expected to open Canada Day
Vernon's first provincially approved cannabis store is expected to open its doors to the public on Canada Day, according to a news release. The store, called Spirit Leaf is located along 2500 54th Ave...
Jun 28, 2019
B.C. adds $1.46 million to offset costs for athletes at 2020 Indigenous Games
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan shot some hoops in the basketball court at the Songhees Wellness Centre shortly after talking about the power of sports to improve lives and build nations...
Jun 28, 2019
Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed the University of Alaska system budget by $130 million on Friday, part of a series of vetoes he characterized as difficult but necessary amid an ongoing sta...
Jun 28, 2019
Senators offer bill to limit heavy truck speeds to 65 mph
DETROIT - Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would electronically limit tractor-trailer speeds to 65 miles per hour, a move they say would save lives on the nation's highways. Sens. Johnny ...
Jun 28, 2019

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