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Salvation Army appoints new Community Engagement Coordinator
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (138+ words) The local non-profit that supports people in need has a new person helping advance their efforts. Teresa Durning has been appointed as the Salvation Army Vernon's new Community Engagement Coordinator. "The Salvation Army has earned the trust and respect of…...
Girl Guides with Calgary Stampede in their hearts to now wear it on their sleeves
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (451+ words) CALGARY " Girl Guides who hold the Calgary Stampede in their hearts will now wear it on their sleeves. The organization has created an official badge to honour the young women who yearly don cowboy hats, white gloves and kerchiefs to…...
Canada announces $688-million contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (501+ words) MONTREAL " The federal government has announced a $688-million contract for a new replenishment satellite that Industry Minister M'lanie Joly describes as a key technology to protecting Canada's security and sovereignty. Joly said Tuesday that Toronto area-based MDA Space Ltd. will…...
Avi Lewis chides Miller for saying rights museum should change Palestinian wording
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (467+ words) OTTAWA " NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Heritage Minister Marc Miller was wrong to call on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg to change the wording in an exhibit about displaced Palestinians. The exhibit, which opened to the public…...
Okanagan MLAs named to the Conservative Party of B. C. Shadow Cabinet
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (233+ words) Vernon Matters Okanagan MLAs named to the Conservative Party of B. C. Shadow Cabinet The Conservative Party of B. C. has released its Shadow Cabinet, featuring the names of some local representatives. The party said Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna Mission, would serve as…...
Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Okanagan
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (109+ words) Vernon Matters Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Okanagan A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for the North and Central Okanagan Tuesday. Environment Canada said "conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong…...
Swimmer to traverse Okanagan Lake in support of Foundry projects
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (274+ words) An open water swimmer will try to tackle Okanagan Lake in support of local mental health programs. From July 10 to 12, Jessie Harewicz will attempt to swim the 106 kilometres of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton as a fundraiser in support…...
Extreme, prolonged heat wave expected to cover much of Ontario, parts of Quebec
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (884+ words) A blast of dangerous heat has settled over Ontario and southern Quebec, with the extreme temperatures expected to linger for several days as tens of thousands of people are set to gather for Canada Day and World Cup festivities. Environment…...
After N. B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (737+ words) FREDERICTON " Natalie Lipschultz, who was fired from her job six and a half years ago while battling cancer, is applauding what she says are long-overdue safeguards now in place across the country designed to prevent other Canadians from experiencing the…...
Tom Siddon, cabinet minister during Oka crisis, dies at 84: family
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (582+ words) OTTAWA " Tom Siddon, who served as a cabinet minister under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during the Oka crisis and later helped to establish Nunavut, has died. He was 84. His daughter, Katie Siddon Karn, confirmed his death Sunday in a post…...