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Olivia rules, Liam follows but Lucas, Ethan axed from B.C.'s 2021 list of baby names
VICTORIA - A count of the most popular baby names in British Columbia in 2021 shows Olivia still tops the list. A statement from the Health Ministry says preliminary figures covering all but the last ...
Dec 31, 2021
Devils coach Lindy Ruff tests positive, misses Oilers game
New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils' game against the Edmonton Oilers and was isolated from the team. The Devils made the announcement Friday, roughly 45 m...
Dec 31, 2021
Stampeders re-sign quarterback Jake Maier, made three starts in rookie season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American quarterback Jake Maier, who emerged as a dependable backup to Bo Levi Mitchell last season. Maier played 11 games for the Stampeders during his...
Dec 31, 2021
Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropr...
Dec 31, 2021
With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA - For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribun...
Dec 31, 2021
Isolation requirements reduced for vaccinated people, visitation rules change at long term care homes
NANAIMO - The spread and nature of the Omicron variant is causing a tweak in B.C.'s response to the pandemic.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry adjusted B.C.'s mandate for self-isolation after...
Dec 31, 2021
Sport Achievement Awards return to in-person ceremony in 2022
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards are set to be an in-person event once again in 2022.The awards were announced virtually in 2021 but the upcoming 17th annual ceremony will be held on Feb...
Dec 31, 2021
COVID kibosh on New Year's Eve parties and Biden vs Putin: In The News for Dec. 31
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 Dec. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 31, 2021
Many provinces modifying health restrictions amid rising COVID tide
With the relentless surge of the Omicron variant now pushing COVID-19 case numbers to new highs almost daily, governments across Canada are fighting back with tougher pandemic restrictions. Quebec Pre...
Dec 31, 2021
New Year's Eve parties cancelled, moved online in cities across Canada
VANCOUVER - Canada's major cities are set to ring in the New Year with more of a gentle chime than a resounding clang, with many official celebrations cancelled or moved online for the second year in ...
Dec 31, 2021