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Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Burkina Faso's ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the natio...
Dec 6, 2024
UPDATE: Highway 97 reopened outside Lake Country
UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. Dec. 6The highway between Kelowna and Lake Country has reopened following an investigation into an alleged assault in the area Kelowna RCMP says the assault occurred in the early mor...
Dec 6, 2024
Christmas tree disposal site changed to Marshall Field
Vernonites will need to bring their Christmas trees to a new location for disposal after the holidays this year.The City of Vernon's free tree disposal program will run out of the Marshall Field parki...
Dec 6, 2024
Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair retired but still making a difference
Christine Sinclair may be retired from playing soccer but she continues to make a difference in the game. On Saturday, the former Canada captain - and now part owner of the new Northern Super League's...
Dec 6, 2024
Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are locking up quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year extension. The CFL team says the two sides have agreed to terms on a deal that runs through the 2027 season. The 26-yea...
Dec 6, 2024
Police close Highway 97 in Okanagan for an assault investigation
KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have closed Highway 97 to all traffic while officers investigate an assault. Police say the attack happened in the early morning hours on Friday. They h...
Dec 6, 2024
Montreal's Lu Dort is defensive backbone of top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder
TORONTO - RJ Barrett was on one of the hottest stretches of his career, making more than 60 per cent of his field goals and leading his Toronto Raptors to three wins over four games. And then he ran i...
Dec 6, 2024
RCMP remind people to be cautious with their deliveries, purchases
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP warn that the holiday season is ripe pickings for porch pirates, and urges people take steps to protect their deliveries.With people doing holiday shopping online, police ad...
Dec 6, 2024
B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal
VICTORIA - British Columbia Education Minister Lisa Beare has appointed a special adviser to help the Victoria school board "revise and improve" its safety plan after it barred police from schools exc...
Dec 6, 2024
Red Bulls go into MLS Cup final with distinctly Canadian flavour in front office
With Marc de Grandpre as president and GM and Julian de Guzman as sporting director, the New York Red Bulls come with a distinctly Canadian flavour. On Saturday, both will be cheering on their team as...
Dec 6, 2024
