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Island Health pushes back elective surgeries at NRGH as part of 'temporary service adjustments'
NANAIMO - Staffing levels are behind a planned reduction of certain services at hospitals across Vancouver Island, according to the local health authority.A statement from Island Health issued Tuesday...
Jan 18, 2022
City councillors deny contentious Protection Island housing proposal...again
NANAIMO - Emotions flared on both sides of a technically challenging development proposal on an undeveloped lot on Protection Island zoned for residential use.Councillors voted down a development perm...
Jan 18, 2022
Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...
Jan 18, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...
Jan 18, 2022
Fitness centres can reopen in B.C., other COVID restrictions remain
VANCOUVER - Gyms and other exercise facilities are being allowed to reopen in British Columbia, a move the province's top doctor describes as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Dr. Bo...
Jan 18, 2022
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection issued a new batch of subpoenas Tuesday to some of Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani, as the committ...
Jan 18, 2022
NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players post-All-Star break
The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the leagu...
Jan 18, 2022
Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won't file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30...
Jan 18, 2022
A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...
Jan 18, 2022
Toronto FC adds Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Paul Stalteri to coaching staff
Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley has added former Canadian international Paul Stalteri to his coaching staff. A club spokesman said Bradley, who doubles as TFC's sporting director, has also brought M...
Jan 18, 2022