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Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's top doctor says a burning anxiety in the pit of her stomach had become her constant companion as China began reporting a few cases of an unusual pneumonia in Wuhan in De...
Mar 13, 2021
Men linked to Canada-based company indicted in major U.S. drug investigation
SAN DIEGO - A federal grand jury in San Diego has indicted two men linked to a Canadian company on racketeering and drug charges over allegations they helped import and distribute narcotics around the...
Mar 12, 2021
McDavid, Draisaitl help Oilers continue their domination of Ottawa Senators with win
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists while Leon Draisaitl and Tyler Ennis both added a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Friday night. Edmon...
Mar 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 95,261 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,814,48...
Mar 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 12, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 a...
Mar 12, 2021
New process in place to ease police burden and help service providers
NANAIMO - A new method of handling mental health calls will hopefully get help to those who need it most. The system known as a situation table is being implemented in Nanaimo, the province announced ...
Mar 12, 2021
B.C. police watchdog investigates after man seriously injured during arrest
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered serious injuries during his arrest linked to a report about a firearm that was found at a cemetery in Chilli...
Mar 12, 2021
B.C. has no deaths in latest tally, but 648 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA - Health officials are calling on British Columbians to balance the easing of some outdoor restrictions by keeping up safety measures when indoors. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ...
Mar 12, 2021
'Tell the truth:' Alberta 'war room' says animated kids movie disparages oil industry
EDMONTON - The Alberta government's energy "war room" is going to battle with a Netflix children's movie saying it inaccurately portrays the oil industry. The Canadian Energy Centre says more than 1,0...
Mar 12, 2021
South Island sees majority of new COVID-19 infections
NANAIMO - British Columbia has recorded one of its highest daily increases for 2021.The province and public health confirmed 648 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 12.Island Health reported 33 new...
Mar 12, 2021