Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops firefighters execute a mock incident at the Vernon Fire Department Tuesday during joint Hazardous Materials in Emergency Response training

Federal funding was announced Wednesday for a manufacturing facility to test and commercialize new products made from Alberta crops and grains. About $4.4 million was committed to the project from Western Economic Diversification Canada. Other funding is expected from the Alberta Barley Commission, industry and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions for a total of more than $9 million.

Brandt Tractor Ltd. (Castlegar BC): “…Job Description: This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. The successful candidate will…”

Brandt Tractor Ltd. (Vernon BC): “…Job Description: This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. The successful candidate will…”

BC Public Service (Kelowna BC): “…Help deliver the Strengthening Farming Program by providing vision and agriculture industry expertise and by creating a positive regulatory climate within local government…”

BC Public Service (Kamloops BC): “…As Water Stewardship Officer, you will provide expertise, technical advice and recommendations on all allocation aspects of water management within a designated region…”

While some markets stumbled on Wednesday, rising metal prices helped Canada’s benchmark stock index to its second strong finish this week.

A second Saskatchewan-based Lingerie Football League Canada franchise will be announced soon, according to the league’s commissioner, and Saskatoon could be the destination.

A second Saskatchewan-based Lingerie Football League Canada franchise will be announced soon, according to the league’s commissioner, and Saskatoon could be the destination.

With the world in so much turmoil, Ottawa needs to become more creative in assessing what really counts for Canada’s security and economic well-being, writes Brian Stewart.

Officers at a southern Alberta border crossing seized 75 guns from an American traveller — many of which are restricted or banned in Canada. The guns were among a cache of weapons intercepted Tuesday at the Coutts port of entry, 105 kilometres southeast of Lethbridge.

A man who used a steering-wheel locking device to repeatedly strike another man during a road rage incident in Vancouver has been convicted of assault causing bodily harm. In October 2009, Tyson Manrico Papalia, a passenger in one vehicle, became involved in an a fight with Raymond Truong, the driver of another vehicle, near the intersection of Hastings and Commercial.

Canada Goose Inc., known for its parkas featuring a distinctive circular patch and Canada goose emblem, is suing International Clothiers Inc. in Federal Court for trademark infringement.

Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls Facility Management Limited / BLJC (Kamloops BC): “…The Bilingual Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling inbound service-related calls in a 24/7 operation centre environment. This job is required to…”

Canadian outerwear manufacturer Canada Goose Inc. is suing a competitor for trademark infringement, accusing it of making shoddy replicas of the distinctive Canada Goose parkas.

An afternoon rally in oil and gold prices put the Canada’s benchmark stock index on a positive path ahead of the close even as U.S. markets faltered.

The Book of Negroes author has received The Writers’ Union of Canada’s 2012 Freedom to Read Award.

Project Save-A-Life, sponsored by Silver Star Rotary and the Vernon Fire Department, trained 242 people in CPR Saturday…

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce / CIBC (Kamloops BC): “…. Regular Full Time. Work days: Monday to Friday. application instructions: 1. Resumes must be submitted online only, through the (RMS) Recruitment…”

TORONTO – Rogers Communications, Canada’s biggest wireless telecoms company, said on Wednesday that cost-cutting and growth in its cable and media businesses pushed it to a stronger than expected quarterly profit despite lagging core wireless results.