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  • Ammonia alarm shuts down Vernon, B.C. ice rink chiller for most of week
    Work to repair the main ice chiller at Kal Tire Place South is underway in the aftermath of a weekend ammonia alarm, the city said.
    Canada
    Mar 12
  • Skating at Vernon rink to soon resume; ice chiller repaired
    Since work to repair the ice chiller at Vernon's Kal Tire Place South first began on Sunday, March 10, staff have been assisting user groups to adjust and reschedule ice time.
    Canada
    Mar 15
  • Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
    The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
    Canada
    Apr 8
  • Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives
    "Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.
    Canada
    Apr 17
  • Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets even series, Vernon Vipers thump Kings
    The Kelowna Rockets knotted up their best-of-seven series against the Wenatchee Wild on Saturday, while the Vernon Vipers capped off their regular season with one last victory.
    Sports
    Mar 31
  • Manitoba farmers ‘itching’ to start seeding, optimistic despite dry winter
    Jake Ayre, vice president with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) said right now, there is enough moisture to grow crops, but only time will tell.
    Environment
    Apr 9
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  • New pool, rec centre in Vernon increases in size
    This week, Vernon city council approved the pool’s conceptual design, 'which now includes several enhancements that were not included in the initial feasibility study design.'
    Canada
    Feb 27
  • Junior hockey: Rockets can’t complete comeback, Vees blank Warriors
    The Kelowna Rockets couldn't complete the comeback after giving up a late third period goal, while the West Kelowna Warriors were shutout by Penticton.
    Sports
    Feb 18
  • Enderby enters Kraft Hockeyville, just days after city’s rink shuts down for season
    Nominations for Kraft Hockeyville run until Feb. 18, at which time judging begins. Enderby, B.C. hopes to be in the running. The winner will be announced on March 30.
    Canada
    Feb 6
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  • Vancouver shooting fits trend of gangs recruiting inexperienced youth: Expert
    Shots rang out shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday near Robson and Richards streets, in an attack that was captured on camera.
    Crime
    Apr 1
  • The best time to start planting your garden this spring
    10 essentials to get your garden ready for the coming growing season and our meteorologist dishes on the best time to start planting.
    The Curator
    Apr 19
  • Bus fire closes portion of Highway 63 north of Fort McKay
    A portion of Highway 63 north of Fort McKay was closed for several hours Wednesday morning after a bus caught fire.
    Fire
    Jan 24
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  • ‘Chaos’: Witnesses describe Vancouver crash that killed toddler, injured dad
    Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh has pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm in the July 6, 2021 crash.
    Crime
    Apr 3
  • Canada’s new grads face an active job market. How can you stand out?
    Business consulting firm Robert Half found 64 per cent of companies surveyed say they intend to hire entry-level professionals in the first half of 2024.
    Canada
    Apr 5
  • Raleigh powers Mariners to 6-1 win over Blue Jays
    Toronto relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson had bags packed by their locker-room stalls at Rogers Centre on Wednesday ahead of a trip to Buffalo to continue building up for a return from the injured list.
    Sports
    Apr 10
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  • Columbia University says ‘progress’ made with Gaza protesters, encampment
    Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment.
    U.S. News
    Apr 24
  • International artists’ visa fees to tour the U.S. rise by 250%. What it means
    On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250 per cent visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S.
    U.S. News
    Apr 16
  • Unseasonable warmth in Toronto as temperature hits 20 C
    Environment Canada said temperatures climbed in Toronto to 20 C at around 2 p.m. nearing the highest temperature on the books for March 13 in the city, which was 21.4 C  in 1990.
    Weather
    Mar 13
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  • 28 best gifts for mom this Mother’s Day 2024
    Whether your mom is a homebody, a world traveller or an outdoor adventurer, we’ve got a Mother’s Day gift for her.
    The Curator
    Apr 18
  • Unbeaten Reds beat Patriotes 4-0, repeat as University Cup hockey champions
    The University of New Brunswick Reds had one more smashing performance to cap off a perfect season and successfully defend their University Cup title.
    Sports
    Mar 18
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