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Virginia law stops early inmate releases, angering families
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Christopher Ford was a baby when his father was sentenced to 28 years in prison for participating in a murder-for-hire scheme that led to the killings of two people at a car deale...
Jul 04, 2022

Blazers to unveil new president Monday morning
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will unveil their new president Monday (July 4) morning.In a news release, Kamloops' Western Hockey League club announced it will host a news conference from Sandman Ce...
Jul 04, 2022

Merritt emergency department to close for 24 hours starting Monday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 24 hours.In a news release, Interior Health says the temporary closure from 8 a.m....
Jul 04, 2022

ROTHENBURGER: Council proves absurdity of politics on parking, code of conduct
CONSISTENCY AND POLITICS don't necessarily go together, a fact Kamloops City council made abundantly clear at its most recent meeting.After most council members argued against deferring a vote on a Co...
Jul 04, 2022

Air Canada criticized and Atlantic Canada health-care: In The News for July 4, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Monday, July 4, 2022 ... What we are watching ...
Jul 04, 2022

Graffiti artist completes world's tallest mural in downtown Calgary
CALGARY - It looms on the edge of downtown a stone's throw from the Calgary Tower, a splash of colour amid aging buildings, railway tracks, parkades and a steady stream of traffic. It's billed as the ...
Jul 04, 2022

Denmark: Gunman acted alone, likely not terror-related
Danish police say that the gunman who opened fire in a shopping mall in Copenhagen most likely acted alone and selected his victims at random. Copenhagen chief police inspector Sren Thomassen said Mon...
Jul 03, 2022

Leading off: Nats examine Soto, Bosox check Bogaerts
A look at what's happening around the majors on today: ___ SOTO SETBACK Washington star Juan Soto is being checked out after exiting a game early because of an injured left calf. The 23-year-old outfi...
Jul 03, 2022

Alcantara could deliver first Cy Young Award for Marlins
Sandy Alcantara is pitching like a contender for the Cy Young Award. If he wins it, that would be a first for the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have had an MVP in Giancarlo Stanton, but never in the fran...
Jul 03, 2022

Wheeler, Hoskins, Realmuto lift Phillies over Cardinals 4-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Zack Wheeler threw seven shutout innings of four-hit ball and Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto slugged home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Sunday ...
Jul 03, 2022

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