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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's getting his second dose of vaccine on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's about to get his second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to the CBC, the prime minister says he's scheduled to get the shot on Friday. His wife, So...
Jul 01, 2021
‘Get out of there’: Family who fled Lytton wildfire describes escape, panic
LYTTON, B.C. - A family that fled a wildfire near Lytton, B.C., is wondering if they'll have a home to go back to as hundreds of residents of the village were ordered to leave because structures and p...
Jul 01, 2021
Lytton evacuated as wildfire rips through community
LYTTON, B.C. - Officials ordered the evacuation of the community of Lytton, B.C., Wednesday evening, just one day after the village shattered the record for highest temperature ever recorded in Canada...
Jul 01, 2021
Signature Dish: Wolf Brewing's Sour Howler
NANAIMO - Wolf Brewing's Sour Howler is a west coast twist on a traditional beer. It's a crisp, refreshing and tart beer perfect for summer. Wolf brewmaster Kevin Ward said they wanted a sour beer tha...
Jul 01, 2021
Montreal to host outdoor Canadiens games viewing after Bell Centre request denied
Montreal has announced it will set up outdoor viewing parties to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec public health denied a request to allow more fans i...
Jul 01, 2021
Last Ice Area may not last: Study says High Arctic sea ice affected by climate change
The Last Ice Area may not last. Scientists and conservation groups have counted on the icy ocean north of Ellesmere Island and Greenland to remain frozen year-round for long into the future, providing...
Jul 01, 2021
Pelosi names Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson as the head of a new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. She...
Jul 01, 2021
Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld voting restrictions in Arizona in a decision that could make it harder to challenge other voting measures put in place by Republican lawmakers fo...
Jul 01, 2021
Evacuation Alert for Deka Lake as a series of wildfires break out in Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - A lightning storm is to blame for more than a dozen wildfires that broke out late Wednesday evening through the Cariboo region, leading to an Evacuation Alert for residents of Deka Lake.Acc...
Jul 01, 2021
Canada Day events in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Though Canada Day 2021 arrives at a time of continuing discussions and calls for celebrations to be cancelled, many events are running throughout the mid-island area.Nanaimo:Canada Day event...
Jul 01, 2021