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UPDATE: High Streamflow Advisory rescinded
UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. July 10An advisory that was issued in response to heavy rainfall in the area has been lifted.The B.C. River Forecast Centre lifted the High Streamflow Advisory for the Lower Thompso...
Jul 9, 2025
Iga Swiatek's first Wimbledon semifinal comes against Belinda Bencic. Sinner beats Shelton
LONDON (AP) - Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a bit of a struggle in the late sta...
Jul 9, 2025
Swim star McIntosh eyeing gold with added challenge of extra event at upcoming worlds
Summer McIntosh has learned to manage hectic competition schedules better over the years. And with that has come a willingness to further challenge herself. The 18-year-old from Toronto has her sights...
Jul 9, 2025
Iga Swiatek's first Wimbledon semifinal comes against Belinda Bencic. Sinner beats Shelton
LONDON (AP) - Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a bit of a struggle in the late sta...
Jul 9, 2025
20 Vernon locals attending B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games
Almost two dozen Vernon residents will be taking part in the 2025 B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games.Special Olympics says 20 Vernonites will be participating in the games in some capacity, 11 of whom...
Jul 9, 2025
Quebec won't accept some applications for sponsorship of immigrants until 2026
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it won't accept new applications from residents who want to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners or adult children for immigration until next year. The Immi...
Jul 9, 2025
Canada captain Sophie de Goede starts on the bench in return from knee injury
Captain Sophie de Goede, returning to action after a 13-month injury absence, starts on the bench Saturday when Canada faces South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a women's rugby test match in...
Jul 9, 2025
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - A U.S. envoy said on Wednesday that Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after the latest round of talks. U.S. Ambassador to Turk...
Jul 9, 2025
Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal
QUBEC - The Quebec government has reassigned the president and CEO of the province's auto insurance board. ric Ducharme's dismissal from the top job was confirmed by a government source who was not au...
Jul 9, 2025
Sewer work in Coldstream ongoing more than a week after deadline
An infrastructure project in the District of Coldstream has fallen well behind schedule, much to the ire of residents on the affected street.Construction of a sanitary sewer system on Selkirk Drive be...
Jul 9, 2025
