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B.C. makes it mandatory for seniors' care staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19
VICTORIA - British Columbia is taking further steps to protect vulnerable seniors in the province by making it mandatory for all staff and volunteers at care homes to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by...
Aug 12, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service addresses recent criticisms about operations
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is firing back against recent claims from the public that operations aren't up to par.BCWS incident commander Mark Healey, BCWS director of Strategic Engagement and Pa...
Aug 12, 2021
Province mandates vaccinations for workers in long-term care & seniors facilities
NANAIMO - Those working in long-term care, or with B.C.'s seniors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to stay on the job.By way of a public health order, the province is making COVID-19 vaccinat...
Aug 12, 2021
Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. Sajjan's announcement follows what a senior governm...
Aug 12, 2021
After Olympic soccer gold, Canadian women turn sights to World Cup: Priestman
Having achieved her goal of Olympic soccer gold, coach Bev Priestman says the Canadian women are now setting their sights on success at the World Cup. Canada has won bronze, bronze and gold at the las...
Aug 12, 2021
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Andrew Copp to one-year deal worth $3.64 million
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Andrew Copp to a one-year deal worth $3.64 million. The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists ...
Aug 12, 2021
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend
whOTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is intending to visit Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Sunday and ask her to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election.The expectation is that the election would take...
Aug 12, 2021
Quebec judge fails in bid to appeal reprimand over comments about sex assault victim
OTTAWA - A former Quebec court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn a reprimand he received over comments suggesting a 17-year-old victim of sexual assault might have been a flattered by the in...
Aug 12, 2021
US official: US troops to help evacuate embassy in Kabul
WASHINGTON (AP) - With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is sending additional troops into the country to help evacuate some personnel from the embassy in Kabul, a U.S. ...
Aug 12, 2021
Federal government to enact single-game sports betting bill Aug. 27
The federal government says it will enact legislation that will legalize single-game sports betting in Canada on Aug. 27. Justice Minister David Lametti says Bill C-218 will allow Canadians to bet on ...
Aug 12, 2021