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Former B.C. premier to testify at money laundering hearing today
VANCOUVER - Former premier Christy Clark is scheduled to testify today at British Columbia's inquiry into money laundering. She is among a number of former cabinet ministers who are on the witness lis...
Apr 20, 2021
Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to Philip
LONDON - Now that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 yea...
Apr 19, 2021
Byron Bay locals protest planned Netflix reality series
CANBERRA, Australia - Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town. Around 100 sur...
Apr 19, 2021
City of Nanaimo takes exploratory steps for small-scale temporary housing
NANAIMO - Councillors in Nanaimo want to replicate a successful temporary housing project from the Cowichan area. Councillors accepted and debated at length a staff report about the project on Monday,...
Apr 19, 2021
McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored the winner late in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in a physical affair Monday. Jesse Puljujarvi, with a goal and an assist...
Apr 19, 2021
Connor Brown scores twice for Senators in 4-2 win over Flames
CALGARY - Connor Brown scored a short-handed goal and also into an empty net for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win Monday over the host Calgary Flames. Josh Norris had a goal and an assist and Brady Tk...
Apr 19, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 269,775 new vaccinations administered for a total of 10,243,4...
Apr 19, 2021
Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record
LAS VEGAS - Patrick Marleau surpassed "Mr. Hockey" for the most games played in NHL history. Marleau skated in his 1,768th career game to break Gordie Howe's record when the San Jose Sharks took on th...
Apr 19, 2021
VIDEO: Hometown pride fuelling Clippers success
NANAIMO - Local talent has played a big role in the Clippers success in the first two weeks of their pod season.Ethan Jones, Luke Lavery and Brendan Carlson are Nanaimo players having a big impact wit...
Apr 19, 2021
Walter Mondale, Carter's vice-president, dies at 93
MINNEAPOLIS - Former Vice-President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He ...
Apr 19, 2021