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Jacob Bridgeman leads Valspar. Hovland goes in search of his swing and finds himself in contention
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Viktor Hovland is searching for his swing and found himself in contention Friday at the Valspar Championship, where Jacob Bridgeman...
Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine
A Vancouver-based crowdfunding company is no longer involved in a housing productivity project funded by the province, days after the project was announced....
LSIB worked to contain multiple fires in the Similkameen this week
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band was busy this week tackling two fires that spread beyond their intended targets. The band shared details about the two...
Jacob Bridgeman leads Valspar. Hovland goes in search of his swing and finds himself in contention
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Viktor Hovland is searching for his swing and found himself in contention Friday at the Valspar Championship, where Jacob Bridgeman...
Flames at grassfire were 4 to 5 feet high when Vernon Fire Rescue Services arrived
UPDATE 5:10 p.m. Flames were between 4 and 5 feet high when fire crews arrived at a grassfire in Vernon on Friday afternoon, according to Vernon Fire Rescue...
Trade war hits ‘Canada-reliant’ Point Roberts stores
Trade tensions and increasingly expensive imported construction materials could drive some Point Roberts businesses out of B.C. market. “I believe what...
Osoyoos Fire Rescue douses hedge fire before it reaches home
Osoyoos Fire Rescue responded to a small brush fire on Friday morning, which put up plenty of smoke in town. Deputy Fire Chief Rob Huttema said crews responded...
Argentina without Messi wins at Uruguay, needs a draw with Brazil to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American...
Smith says she'd form second Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn't meet policy demands
A day after threatening a national unity crisis, Premier Danielle Smith says she would strike a panel to poll Albertans on what to do if her list of demands is...
Carney, premiers seeking plan for national energy, trade corridor
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. Carney and the...
Central Okanagan residents asked to approve borrowing for new West Kelowna library
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is seeking approval from voters to borrow up to $2.5 million for the new West Kelowna library. RDCO directors voted in...
Downhill ski racers get 1st glimpse of the Sun Valley course in training run at World Cup finals
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (AP) — American ski racer Bryce Bennett had more on his mind Friday than just learning a new World Cup downhill course. His wife is due...
Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement
Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had...
B.C. court voids 'cult' marriage, finding woman didn't 'truly consent'
A British Columbia judge has annulled the marriage of a woman to a fellow member of an India-based "cult group," saying she didn't "truly...
Measles cases are up to 351 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 350 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes....
UBCO nursing students working to gather volunteers for 'Walking to Wellness' program in Penticton
Four fourth-year nursing students are hoping to help the Penticton community get moving, in partnership with the Kidney Wellness Hub. The Walking to Wellness...
Township of Spallumcheen holding emergency preparedness and FireSmart open house takes place April 8
Emergencies will be the topic at an open house in the Township of Spallumcheen. The emergency preparedness and FireSmart open house takes place April 8, from 3...
Giants sign former Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a 1-year deal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey to a one-year contract on Friday. The...
Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience
NEW YORK (AP) — Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the...
Chargers sign tight end Tyler Conklin to 1-year deal
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin on Friday. His agent Mike McCartney said on social media that it's a...