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Former health officials, advocates reflect on anniversary of overdose emergency
VANCOUVER - When British Columbia's provincial health officer declared an emergency over the overdose crisis five years ago, he said it was because those who died deserved more of a response. Since th...
Apr 14, 2021
U.S. oil comprised 77 per cent of Canada's foreign oil imports last year: regulator
WASHINGTON - Canada is growing ever more reliant on imported American oil, a new report from the country's energy regulator suggests, putting a counter-intuitive spin on the fierce debate about cross-...
Apr 14, 2021
Former health officials, advocates reflect on anniversary of overdose emergency
VANCOUVER - When British Columbia's provincial health officer declared an emergency over the overdose crisis five years ago, he said it was because those who died deserved more of a response. Since th...
Apr 14, 2021
Clippers snap mini slump with 5-2 win versus Cowichan
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers put the brakes on a two game slide by beating the Capitals 5-2.Nanaimo built up a 4-0 lead on goals by Tristan Fraser and Liam Ryan in the first period, Mike Craig on a pow...
Apr 13, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 in-dining restrictions to be extended through to May: industry group
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting in-person dining will be extended beyond next Monday's deadline.The group says they h...
Apr 13, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 269,702 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,598,...
Apr 13, 2021
Cargill temporarily closes its London, Ont., poultry plant due to COVID-19 outbreak
LONDON, Ont. - Food giant Cargill Limited says it has temporarily closed its London, Ont., poultry processing plant due to a COVID-19 outbreak among some of its workers. The company says there is an a...
Apr 13, 2021
Gaudreau scores in overtime, Flames beat Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO - Johnny Gaudreau scored 36 seconds into overtime as the Calgary Flames defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday in the ninth and final meeting between the teams this season. Elias Lind...
Apr 13, 2021
Bogdanovic, Capela lead Hawks past Raptors 107-103
TAMPA, Fla. - Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 23 points, Clint Capela added 19 points and 21 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 107-103 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in eight g...
Apr 13, 2021
Ryu sharp into 7th, Semien homers as Blue Jays top Yanks 7-3
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Hyun Jin Ryu cruised into the seventh inning, Marcus Semien and Rowdy Tellez homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Tuesday night. Ryu (1-1) allowed only a...
Apr 13, 2021