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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 09, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 09, 2021
Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C., "ground zero for where the truth broke out...
Aug 09, 2021
Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C., "ground zero for where the truth broke out...
Aug 09, 2021
Meet Jasper, an affectionate cat recovering from surgery
NANAIMO - Jasper isn't quite ready to play and run yet but that won't stop him from loving you with all his might. Jasper had hip surgery one month ago and is still recovering, but loves to wander and...
Aug 09, 2021
B.C. shortens the time between COVID-19 vaccine doses to 28 days
VICTORIA - COVID-19 outbreaks in pockets around British Columbia have prompted health officials to shorten their recommended delay between vaccinations by three weeks. Provincial health officer Dr. Bo...
Aug 09, 2021
Island Health confirms 52 new cases as wait between vaccine doses drops
NANAIMO - Those still waiting for a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will now get their shot sooner.The province confirmed an acceleration of its immunization timeline, with second doses now due 28 day...
Aug 09, 2021
Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "...
Aug 09, 2021
Toddler, drivers unharmed in serious Nanaimo Parkway crash
NANAIMO - An 18-month-old toddler was unharmed after the truck he was riding in was destroyed in an collision with a semi-truck. The pickup truck crept into the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and...
Aug 09, 2021
Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms
OTTAWA - A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year. Leader Annamie Paul's inter...
Aug 09, 2021