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Parole for former B.C. health official who sexually assaulted boy
The former chief medical health officer for British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been granted full parole from a sentence for sexually assaulting a boy. Albert de Villiers served less than...
Jun 3, 2025
Canucks sign defenceman Derek Forbort to one-year, $2-million contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Derek Forbort to a one-year US$2 million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 33-year-old Forbort had 11 points (two goals, nine assis...
Jun 3, 2025
Ticketing service for local arts, sports and entertainment
The City of Kelowna has announced an expansion to a ticketing service specifically for Okanagan arts, sports and entertainment.Called theboxoffice.ca, it will help event goers discover a variety of ev...
Jun 3, 2025
Big donation as Wellness Centre nears $14 million fundraising goal
Another big step has been taken towards the ambitious fundraising goal for the planned Recreation and Wellness Centre at Okanagan College's Kelowna campus.Bruce and Bob Callahan, philanthropists and o...
Jun 3, 2025
Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development - despite significant push...
Jun 3, 2025
Oilers set for Stanley Cup rematch with Panthers after last year's heartbreak
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid stood along the boards and waited for his teammates. The Oilers had given everything in the Stanley Cup final. McDavid rewrote the NHL's playoff record book with a jaw-droppi...
Jun 3, 2025
Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez and Heineman before series opener against Phillies
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are reinstating second baseman Andres Gimenez and catcher Tyler Heineman after stints on the injured list. Both players will be active for tonight's game against the Ph...
Jun 3, 2025
Majority of CFL teams have veteran experience at quarterback position
Nick Arbuckle is again proving the importance of quarterback depth in the CFL. Arbuckle is expected to be the starter Friday night when the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts visit the Montreal Aloue...
Jun 3, 2025
B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
British Columbia's government has created 18 new beds at a Metro Vancouver mental health facility dedicated to long-term involuntary care. Health Minister Josie Osborne says the new beds at Alouette H...
Jun 3, 2025
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The...
Jun 3, 2025
