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Let the games begin, and raising a louder alarm in B.C. : In The News for July 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 23... What we are watching on the world s...
Jul 23, 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...
Jul 23, 2021
Kanye West unveils 'Donda' album at massive Atlanta event
LOS ANGELES - Kanye West barely said a word during his impromptu album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most attendees standing on their feet while hanging on every...
Jul 22, 2021
B.C. sees highest number of COVID-19 cases in a month
VICTORIA - British Columbia's COVID-19 cases are creeping up again with the province reporting the highest numbers in a month. Health officials reported 89 cases of COVID-19 Thursday, figures last see...
Jul 22, 2021
'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years
NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...
Jul 22, 2021
NHL schedule leaves room for Olympic break, league says talks ongoing
The schedule for the upcoming NHL season leaves room for an Olympic break, but the league says no final decision has been made on whether players will compete in the 2022 Beijing Games. The NHL said i...
Jul 22, 2021
Island Health conducting three-day 'vax van' tour through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A mobile vaccination clinic will spend three days in the greater Nanaimo region providing first shots of approved COVID-19 vaccines.The "vax van" will be parked at Maffeo Sutton Park on Sund...
Jul 22, 2021
Sail Canada launching three new development centres across the country
KINGSTON, Ont. - Sail Canada is planning to launch three new national sailing centres across the country in an effort to help athletes further develop. The organization says the centres will be set up...
Jul 22, 2021
Police investigating racist incident involving swastika
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating after a swastika was spray-painted in a West Kelowna parking lot.Police responded to a complaint of the symbol in a mall parking lot in the 500-block of Hig...
Jul 22, 2021
Arson suspect arrested and facing charge
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in the Central Okanagan believe they have found a fire bug.A man is facing charges of arson after an incident in West Kelowna earlier this month.On July 10 just after 8:30 ...
Jul 22, 2021