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78 properties confirmed with fire damage west of Okanagan Lake
Activity on the White Rock Lake fire has been minimal the last few days along the south, west and northern flanks, but that is expected to increase this week as the temperatures and winds rise.A burn-...
Aug 24, 2021
'No blindsiding,' Hochul vows as she takes helm in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - On her first day at the helm, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will mandate masks in schools. The Democrat also said Tuesday afternoon that she wants all school staff to be vacc...
Aug 24, 2021
Truth Test: Is Doug Ford making vaccines mandatory for some workers?
The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead of spin. S...
Aug 24, 2021
Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021
VIDEO: Fire sparked by venting propane tank at north Nanaimo encampment
NANAIMO - A propane tank in bush encampment sparked a brush fire near a popular north Nanaimo sports field.Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Lantzville Fire Rescue deployed several units just after 11 a.m. on T...
Aug 24, 2021
Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a pe...
Aug 24, 2021
Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 2021
RCMP arrest eight as protests continue against old-growth logging in B.C.
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. - The Mounties have made another eight arrests as they enforce a B.C. Supreme Court injunction against blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island. ...
Aug 24, 2021
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Aug. 24: Build...
Aug 24, 2021
Mask mandate returns for all British Columbians, effective Aug. 25
NANAIMO - Masks will again become common place for all indoor areas across B.C.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a new, temporary public health order on Tuesday, Aug. 24 which will ...
Aug 24, 2021