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Foods prices going up, Canada attends democracy summit : In The News for Dec. 9
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. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Dec 09, 2021
Former B.C. TV weather forecaster predicts climate catastrophe and hunger for UN
OTTAWA - As a transplanted British Columbian, Jesse Mason views the extreme and shifting weather patterns unfolding in his native province with a high level of concern. First, there was the heat dome ...
Dec 09, 2021
Virus behind COVID-19 spreads quickly and mutations make it unpredictable: experts
Putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic will mean priming the immune systems of everyone on Earth but the virus is spreading quickly and may take years to "settle down," says an infectious disease spe...
Dec 09, 2021
With Taiwan, Ukraine and Jan. 6 as backdrop, U.S. hosts global Summit for Democracy
WASHINGTON - It's hard to imagine a more dramatic backdrop as President Joe Biden's virtual Summit for Democracy gets underway today: authoritarianism looming large over Ukraine, Taiwan - and the Unit...
Dec 09, 2021
J.T. Miller scores, Vancouver Canucks edge Boston Bruins 2-1 in shootout
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller scored the shootout winner Wednesday, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins. The Canucks winger patiently outwaited Bruins netminder Jeremy...
Dec 08, 2021
Canadians Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort lead Thunder to thrilling win over Raptors
TORONTO - Canadians Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort made the most of their trip home on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander, from Hamilton, had 16 of his 26 points in a pivotal third quarter, whil...
Dec 08, 2021
Canadian flanker Karen Paquin named to World Rugby's 2021 Dream Team
Canadian Karen Paquin has been named to World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of 2021. The 34-year-old flanker from Quebec City joins players from England, France, Italy, New Zealand and Wales on the a...
Dec 08, 2021
Father, son arrested in wildfire that threatened Lake Tahoe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A father and son were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that destroyed many homes and forced tens of thousands of people to flee Lake ...
Dec 08, 2021
Conservation officers track food-conditioned bear after sightings in Chase River
NANAIMO - A black bear is hunting for easy meals in and around south Nanaimo.The animal was seen around Chartwell Malaspina in Chase River at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.Anne Mielty, who works at Ch...
Dec 08, 2021
Almost 86% of B.C. residents five and up have first dose of vaccine
VICTORIA - B.C. health officials are reporting 379 new cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths. The Health Ministry says in a news release Wednesday that there are 2,874 active cases of COVID-19, with 22...
Dec 08, 2021