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Trump says he's revoking Biden's security clearance, ending intelligence briefings in payback move
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he's revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance and ending the daily intelligence briefings he's receiving in payback for ...
Feb 7, 2025

UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10
MONTREAL - The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial arts promotion says the Bell Centre will host UFC 315 on May 10. It will mark the UFC's eighth show in Montreal a...
Feb 7, 2025

Police seeking info on arson suspect
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are putting out a call for assistance identifying a suspect in an ongoing arson investigation.Police say an individual caught on camera was suspected of being involved in a ...
Feb 7, 2025

Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over 'loss of confidence'
OTTAWA - A commander of a patrol frigate in the Royal Canadian Navy has been relieved of his duty mid-deployment due to what the navy calls a "loss of confidence." A statement from the navy says the r...
Feb 7, 2025

Proposed project would see thousand of new homes, including attainable ones, built in Vernon
A developer will propose building a large-scale housing project in Vernon that includes affordable housing opportunities.The B.C.-based home builder, Kerkhoff Develop-Build, will present Vernon City C...
Feb 7, 2025

Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over 'loss of confidence'
OTTAWA - A commander of a patrol frigate in the Royal Canadian Navy has been relieved of his duty mid-deployment due to what the navy calls a "loss of confidence." A statement from the navy says the r...
Feb 7, 2025

Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan's funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon on Friday to attend the Aga Khan's funeral. Trudeau is expected to depart for Portugal on Friday night and the funeral is to be held in Lisbo...
Feb 7, 2025

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats rattle Canadian investors, the head of a group representing thousands of Indigenous businesses is calling for governments and Canadians to boos...
Feb 7, 2025

Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks traded depth defenceman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators for future considerations Friday. The 29-year-old played five NHL games with Vancouver this season to...
Feb 7, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave. U.S. District Judg...
Feb 7, 2025

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