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BX Ranch Dog Park to close for a month for site upgrades
Dog owners who use the BX Ranch will need to find a new place to walk their pets for a few weeks this summer.The Regional District of North Okanagan will close the dog park on June 16 for a period of ...
May 28, 2025
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on t...
May 28, 2025
B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end
VICTORIA - Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nati...
May 28, 2025
COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the state...
May 28, 2025
VSAR boat taken out for training
People may have noticed the Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) vessel out on the lake Tuesday.The agency said it took its boat, "Legacy" out on Okanagan Lake for training purposes on the afternoon and ev...
May 28, 2025
CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country operation were coming into Canada from the United States. Operation Blizzard...
May 28, 2025
Chelsea beats Real Betis 4-1 to win Conference League and complete set of UEFA titles
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) - Chelsea rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final on Wednesday and become the first team to have all four of UEFA's club competitions in its trophy collectio...
May 28, 2025
Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA - Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting police after they held demonstrations against an arms expo in the capital. Police also say a man attend...
May 28, 2025
Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call. Instead of watching his Moncton Wildcats take on the Med...
May 28, 2025
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers get second shot at closing out Hurricanes in Eastern final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Florida Panthers missed on their first chance to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year. Closing out a playoff serie...
May 28, 2025
