Author Archives:

Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season
DUNEDIN - His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal w...
Feb 19, 2025

Sentencing in child sexual assault retrial to be handed down in late-April
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story may contain content some people find disturbingA man found guilty of sexual assault of a minor will learn his sentence in the spring.On Feb. 6, 2025, a judge in Vernon found ...
Feb 19, 2025

GoFundMe campaigns launched to support people who lost homes in Cherryville fire
Two online fundraisers have been launched to support people who lost their homes in a fire in Cherryville.One GoFundMe campaign was launched on behalf of Kenny and Sharon Martin, after a fire in the C...
Feb 19, 2025

Quebec tables bill to limit strikes; union says it's a 'declaration of war'
QUBEC - The Quebec government has tabled a new bill to limit the duration of strikes and lockouts. Tabled today by Labour Minister Jean Boulet, the bill aims to protect services required to maintain "...
Feb 19, 2025

Dabrowski, Routliffe eliminated in Dubai with loss to Noskova, Putintseva
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were eliminated from women's doubles competition at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-2 loss to Czechia's Linda N...
Feb 19, 2025

Homan secures playoff berth in Tournament of Hearts with win over B.C.
THUNDER BAY - Rachel Homan's curling team secured a playoff spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 7-5 win over B.C.'s Corryn Brown. Homan improved to 6-0 at the Canadian women's curling cha...
Feb 19, 2025

Canadian Armed Forces says it's on track to meet this year's recruitment goal
OTTAWA - More Canadians have expressed an interest in joining the military since U.S. President Donald Trump took office - but the Canadian Armed Forces isn't attributing that spike to Trump and his t...
Feb 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith to give update on response to health corruption allegations
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government's response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister ...
Feb 19, 2025

Ottawa purchases 500,000 bird flu vaccine doses to help protect people most at risk
The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine to ensure Canada is ready for potential health threats. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it secured supplies of GS...
Feb 19, 2025

Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is formally designating eight Latin American crime organizations as "foreign terrorist organizations," upping its pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. a...
Feb 19, 2025

What Matters
Wine Sector Support Program
Federal budget renews program to support wine sector
Nov 6, 2026

Sponsored Content
Add some sweet heat to your dishes
Labour Force Report
Regional and provincial unemployment improved this October
Nov 6, 2026
460+ New Homes Online
Vernon already making significant progress to hit housing targets
Nov 6, 2026

Sponsored Content
Home renovations got you stressed?
Housing Market
North Okanagan's housing sales dip again
Nov 5, 2026
North Okanagan Economy
Vernon Chamber hopes new provincial government addresses key economic priorities
Nov 5, 2026