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Edmonton Oilers add forward Curtis Lazar in free agency
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Curtis Lazar to a one-year contract worth US$775,000 on Wednesday. The 30-year-old from Salmon Arm, B.C., has registered 47 goals and 78 assists for 125 p...
Jul 2, 2025
CFL commissioner takes notes from 'fantastic' Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour
WINNIPEG - Stewart Johnston didn't even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game last week to be "blown away" by the experience. The CFL's new commissioner saw team billboards on his dri...
Jul 2, 2025
Winnipeg Jets sign five depth players on second day of NHL free agency
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets made a series of moves around the edges of their roster Wednesday, signing five players to identical one-year, two-way contracts worth US$775,000 in the NHL. The club inke...
Jul 2, 2025
Local water levels normal heading into July
Greater Vernon Water is not seeing any issues in the local water supply.A July 2025 Water Supply report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee says the storage levels are within the normal zone even...
Jul 2, 2025
Alberta women buck tradition and blaze their own trail in ranch bronc riding
CALGARY - Sophia Bunney launched the first time she tried ranch bronc riding, landing "quite a ways away from the horse." "I'm very stubborn and I don't like being defeated," said the 18-year-old from...
Jul 2, 2025
Sinner, Alcaraz headline entry list for National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz highlight a strong entry list at this summer's National Bank Open men's tournament in Toronto. The world No. 1 and No. 2 will hit the court at Sobeys Stadium...
Jul 2, 2025
RDNO to seek grant for Cultural Centre
The Regional District of North Okanagan is looking for a grant to support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommends the Board of Directors apply f...
Jul 2, 2025
Nearly 20 Vernon, Okanagan artists to have works showcased in Europe
Several local artists will be heading abroad to have their pieces on display.Twenty B.C. artists, nearly all of whom are from Vernon, the Okanagan or Shuswap, have been invited to participate in the E...
Jul 2, 2025
Toronto Raptors re-sign veteran guard Garrett Temple
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have re-signed veteran guard Garrett Temple. The Raptors announced the move Wednesday, but did not reveal any terms of the deal. Temple will play his third campaign in To...
Jul 2, 2025
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before refunds are issued: CRA
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers who already paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund. Prime Min...
Jul 2, 2025
