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Spiritleaf Vernon celebrating advances in cannabis legislation with giveaways, sales and pizza
It seems like everything is more expensive these days. There is at least one industry, however, where that is not the case, and it is giving people a little...
The Body Shop Canada explores sale as demand outpaces inventory: court filing
The Body Shop Canada is exploring a sale as it struggles to get its hands on enough inventory to keep up with "robust" sales the retailer landed after...
Repairs to the Enderby and District Sports Complex expected to be complete by September
They may not have won the 2024 Kraft Hockeyville contest, but Enderby residents will have their arena back by the fall. The Enderby arena and curling rink was...
Silver Star Bear Stewardship encouraging people to manage food attractants
A young black bear has been spotted foraging for food on Silver Star Mountain near Vernon. A post on the Silver Star Bear Stewardship Facebook page Thursday...
Injured Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne back running but still some weeks away
TORONTO — There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training...
CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is encouraging veterinarians to keep an eye out for signs of avian influenza in dairy cattle following recent discoveries of...
Knicks and 76ers got past injuries that could've ruined them. Now they meet in playoffs
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Brunson and his New York teammates refused to let injuries knock them down. Joel Embiid of Philadelphia wouldn't let his keep...
Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings
Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John...
Vehicle crashes into Walmart's store wall in Prince George
A vehicle crashed into the side of Walmart on the 6500 block of Southridge Drive in College Heights, which was reported to Prince George RCMP just after 2:30...
Officer cleared after cyclist hit in Langford
A police officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a March incident in Langford in which a cyclist was hurt in a collision with a police vehicle. The...
Kelowna-area fruit packer fined another $78K for failed septic system
A Kelowna-area fruit packing plant has been fined another $78,368 for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. Neighbours of Sandher Fruit Packers on...
GM Staios taking cautious approach to off-season after Sens miss playoffs again
OTTAWA — Another season out of the playoffs has left Ottawa Senators players frustrated and disappointed, but a complete overhaul doesn't appear to be in...
Rail trail owners announce plans to begin construction on Sicamous section this year
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has released a joint statement with the owners of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail saying they plan to begin...
Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020
VANCOUVER — Expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were not high heading into the season. Asked in September if he expected the team to make the playoffs,...
Swiatek beats Raducanu in Stuttgart quarters. Sabalenka loses to Vondrousova
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Emma Raducanu's winning run came to an end in a 7-6 (2), 6-3 loss to top-ranked Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the Porsche...
NWSL champion Gotham FC sign German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger after deal with Chelsea
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC has acquired German international goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger from Chelsea FC Women in exchange for...
Dutch soccer club Vitesse docked points and relegated during probe of Russian ties to Abramovich
ARNHEM, Netherlands (AP) — Soccer club Vitesse Arnhem was docked 18 points on Friday and will be relegated from the Netherlands top division while under...
Man United overhaul under Ratcliffe extends to new technical director
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe continued his overhaul at Manchester United by appointing Jason Wilcox as technical director on...
MP makes his case supporting carbon tax
In recent weeks, the Conservative Party’s rhetoric about the federal carbon tax has reached epic proportions. So, I thought it was time to take another...
Osoyoos Secondary School hosting annual Pow Wow, welcoming public
A Pow Wow is underway at Osoyoos Secondary School featuring a welcoming celebration of Indigenous traditions. On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, the...