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Canada could approve first COVID shot for youngest kids this month: feds
OTTAWA - Federal officials say a COVID-19 vaccine for Canada's youngest children could be approved as soon as this month. Health Canada tweeted Tuesday that it expects to reach a decision by mid-July ...
Jul 05, 2022
Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the state's only abortion clinic to temporarily block a state law that would ban most abortions. Without other developments i...
Jul 05, 2022
B.C. police officers recovering after bank shootout overwhelmed by support
SAANICH, B.C. - An officer who was injured in a deadly shootout outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., last week remains in intensive care after three surgeries. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie told a news...
Jul 05, 2022
City of Nanaimo lands $1.8M to address gang and gun violence
NANAIMO - Unexpected funds from the federal government are intended to make Nanaimo a safer community.Nanaimo City Council endorsed hiring a consultant and forming a strategic plan to fund various pil...
Jul 05, 2022
B.C. police officers recovering after bank shootout overwhelmed by support
SAANICH, B.C. - An officer who was injured in a deadly shootout outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., last week remains in intensive care after three surgeries. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie told a news...
Jul 05, 2022
After review of logo, Moose Jaw Warriors unveil new Snowbirds inspired theme
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have changed their primary logo following a formal review. The Western Hockey League team on Tuesday unveiled a logo inspired by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds...
Jul 05, 2022
Hatcher continues Lions' dominance of CFL top player awards with Week 4 nod
TORONTO - B.C. wide receiver Keon Hatcher has been named the top performer of Week 4 of the CFL season, making it three times in four weeks the Lions have claimed the honour. Hatcher caught seven pass...
Jul 05, 2022
Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history. Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepp...
Jul 05, 2022
Canada making electric vehicle, battery pitch to Japanese automakers
OTTAWA - Innovation Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says the convergence of Canada's automotive and mining sectors is working to lure more companies to Canada to make electric cars and the batteri...
Jul 05, 2022
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism during the Vietnam War, bravery that he said had not diminished even wit...
Jul 05, 2022