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Second COVID-19 outbreak confirmed for NRGH
NANAIMO - Island Health has announced another outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.Seven patients on a fourth floor general medicine unit have tested positive, according to ...
Jan 27, 2022
US Supreme Court clears way for execution of Alabama inmate
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state of Alabama to execute an inmate who contends an intellectual disability combined with the state's inattention cost him a ch...
Jan 27, 2022
AP source: Evander Kane joining Oilers after being cleared by NHL
The NHL has cleared Evander Kane after an investigation into his cross-border travel during the holiday break, paving the way for him to join the Edmonton Oilers. A person with knowledge of the deal s...
Jan 27, 2022
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district adds to electric bus fleet
NANAIMO - Fully electrifying Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools' bus fleet appears within reach over the next several years. The seat belt-equipped fleet now stands at four after the arrival of two new ...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 141 in intensive care
VICTORIA - The percentage of B.C. residents 12 and over to reach triple vaccination status is now at 43 per cent. A statement from the Health Ministry also says 90 per cent of people 12 and older have...
Jan 27, 2022
Lithium mine takeover by Chinese company did get thorough security review: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the pending takeover of a Canadian lithium mining company by a Chinese state-owned company was subjected to a thorough national security rev...
Jan 27, 2022
Rugby Canada names Jamie Levchuk as interim chief executive officer
Rugby Canada has appointed Jamie Levchuk interim chief executive officer while the search continues for a permanent successor for Allen Vansen. Levchuk has served as the governing body's managing dire...
Jan 27, 2022
3 Houston police officers wounded after chase, shootout
HOUSTON (AP) - A police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers Thursday, authorities said. The incident began about 2:40 p.m. Thursday with a report of a disturbance involv...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022