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With new faces in camp, Charge focused on making playoffs in second PWHL season
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have some tough decisions ahead, and general manager Mike Hirshfeld is prepared to make them. The team gathered Tuesday the first day of training camp in preparation for the...
Nov 12, 2024
Frustration lingers for Vancouver Whitecaps following playoff elimination
VANCOUVER - A bitter taste lingers for the Vancouver Whitecaps as another Major League Soccer season comes to an end. The 'Caps were ousted from the playoffs Friday by Los Angeles FC when Vancouver dr...
Nov 12, 2024
Golden Burger Challenge sees nearly 3,000 burgers sold, $30,000 raised for charity
The 2024 Golden Burger Challenge had record-breaking success.The fourth annual event that saw a dozen Vernon restaurants participating sold nearly 3,000 burgers in support of the North Okanagan Commun...
Nov 12, 2024
Canada's privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of biological samples collected from athletes. The office of privacy commissioner Philipp...
Nov 12, 2024
Canada's privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of biological samples collected from athletes. The office of privacy commissioner Philipp...
Nov 12, 2024
'He was a fighter': Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some of them: "John embodied kindness and courage. He was a fighter. He will b...
Nov 12, 2024
RDNO's disposal fees to increase in the new year
People disposing of waste in the region will see the fees and charges increase.Effective January 1, 2025, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) will increase the diversion and disposal fees f...
Nov 12, 2024
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war...
Nov 12, 2024
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police investigation turned up guns and illicit drugs, including fentanyl disguised as dog treats. Police say they ...
Nov 12, 2024
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. - The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for programs in British Columbia and Yukon to combat homelessness among veterans. The announcement, which comes a day...
Nov 12, 2024
