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SOUND OFF: Tomato Festival helps promote essential heirloom varieties
It's mid-September and, as any gardener knows, this means it's harvest season. Gardens are being overrun - in a good way - with squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants and more. It's the season of leavin...
Sep 15, 2024
Cricketer Navneet Dhaliwal looking forward to representing Canada on home soil
TORONTO - Navneet Dhaliwal didn't want to come to Canada when his family emigrated. Dhaliwal wanted to pursue his cricket dream back home in India where he had played for his under-19 state side. "I w...
Sep 15, 2024
Storm wrap perfect pre-season with victory over Centennials
KAMLOOPS -- The Kamloops Storm capped a perfect pre-season with a 6-2 victory over the Merritt Centennials in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action on Saturday (Sept. 14) at McArthur Isla...
Sep 15, 2024
England could be barred from UEFA competitions if new regulator's powers are not 'strictly limited'
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - England and English soccer teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be "Government interference" in the sport. In a letter sent by U...
Sep 15, 2024
Piastri wins F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late crash knocked out Perez and Sainz
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - Battles for the lead, a dramatic late crash, a championship contender's comeback. Oscar Piastri won an instant Formula 1 classic that had it all at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on...
Sep 15, 2024
England could be barred from UEFA competitions if new regulator's powers are not 'strictly limited'
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - England and English soccer teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be "Government interference" in the sport. In a letter sent by U...
Sep 15, 2024
Broncos to host Huskers on Sunday in pivotal B.C. Football Conference tilt
KAMLOOPS -- With a victory on Sunday (Sept. 15), the Kamloops Broncos would push themselves into the thick of the B.C. Football Conference post-season race. Kamloops will play host to the Valley Huske...
Sep 15, 2024
Cougars claw WolfPack, who drop both weekend home games
KAMLOOPS -- After being swept on home turf, the TRU WolfPack men's soccer team has an uphill climb to secure its seventh straight Canada West playoff berth. The Mount Royal Cougars (2-1-4) of Calgary ...
Sep 15, 2024
COLLINS: Political musings from the dark recesses of my mind
JUST A FEW THOUGHTS this Sunday after another crazy week in politics. Is it just me, or are you surprised, too, that so much has focused on Harris-versus-Trump and little on anything in Canada? No que...
Sep 15, 2024
Montreal bars, restaurants react to Quebec bill to regulate merchant tipping requests
MONTREAL - Julia Dougall-Picard swings into action when customers settle in for lunch at Frite Alors in Montreal's downtown Quartier Latin neighbourhood. The 20-year-old works as a server at the popul...
Sep 15, 2024
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Oct 05, 2024
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Art of Gardening - Four Shrub Combos for the Fall Season
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PETERS: Four dogs will die and the owners responsible will get away with it
Oct 04, 2024
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LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: October 3, 2024
Oct 04, 2024
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Art of Gardening - Shade Garden Between Houses
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COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical
Oct 03, 2024
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Have you already made an appointment to get your winter tires on?
Oct 02, 2024