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Union talks underway between foremen, employers to avoid latest B.C. port strike
VANCOUVER - Negotiations between British Columbia's port employers and the union representing foremen are entering a final scheduled day in a bid to avoid a labour disruption. Both the BC Maritime Emp...
Oct 31, 2024

After series of scandals, Quebec's new youth protection boss promising transparency
QUBEC - The new director of Quebec's youth protection system is promising more transparency and a full accounting of the troubled network. Lesley Hill, who worked in various roles in the health system...
Oct 31, 2024

Judge grants bail to Quebec woman accused of scalding child with boiling water
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A judge has granted bail to a Quebec woman charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly scalded a 10-year-old Black boy with hot water earlier this month. Stphanie Borel, 46, ...
Oct 31, 2024

Lumby murder case to go be tried by judge and jury
The man accused of second degree murder in Lumby has opted for a trial by judge and jury.The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed Vitali Stefanski appeared in Vernon court Wednesday, Oct. 31, to formall...
Oct 31, 2024

Canada's Gushue tops China's Xu 7-4 at Pan Continental curling championship
LACOMBE, Alta. - Canada's Brad Gushue tuned up for the playoffs Thursday by posting a 7-4 victory over China's Xiaoming Xu at the Pan Continental curling championship. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., c...
Oct 31, 2024

About 8,000 North Korean troops are near the Ukrainian border, US diplomat says at UN
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Thursday it has information that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine's border and preparing to help the Kreml...
Oct 31, 2024

Prime Minister Trudeau calls for return of Ukrainian children deported to Russia
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on countries around the world to do everything possible to repatriate Ukrainian children taken by Russia. Trudeau addressed delegations from more th...
Oct 31, 2024

Kamala Harris says Trump's comments on women 'are offensive to everybody'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump's comment that he would protect women whether they "like it or not" shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understan...
Oct 31, 2024

Quebec freezes two major immigration streams, citing pressure on services
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has suspended applications for permanent residency from two immigration streams because it says it can no longer accommodate the rising number of newcomers. Immigratio...
Oct 31, 2024

Musse, Bekker repeat as finalists for CPL Players' Player of the Year Award
Cavalry FC's Ali Musse, last year's winner, and Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker, runner-up in 2023, are among the 10 finalists for the Canadian Premier League's Players' Player of the Year award, the lon...
Oct 31, 2024

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Warm, Dry Winter
Super El Nino forming, could have serious impacts on Vernon and the Okanagan
Nov 10, 2026

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Election Participation
Voter turnout declined in Vernon, North Okanagan for the provincial election
Nov 10, 2026
Fatal Overdoses
More local drug deaths, but still below record high levels
Nov 10, 2026

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Coldstream bringing in new CFO
Nov 9, 2026
Friday Evening Crash
One person deceased in crash near Salmon Arm
Nov 9, 2026