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Norovirus outbreak tied to raw B.C. oysters linked to 91 illnesses in U.S.
Health officials in the United States say a norovirus outbreak linked to raw British Columbia oysters has spread to at least 13 states. A statement posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
Apr 6, 2022
Asante Gold enters exclusivity agreement with Kinross on Ghana mining assets
VANCOUVER - Asante Gold Corp. says it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Kinross Gold Corp. to negotiate the potential purchase of all the Canadian mining company's interests in Ghana. The...
Apr 6, 2022
Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children's watchdog
OTTAWA - It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day. Children and youth advocates are hoping that changes this week and the Libe...
Apr 6, 2022
N.L. Bay du Nord oil project highlights tension between economy, climate goals
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As Newfoundland and Labrador awaits word from Ottawa on a proposed new oilfield off the coast of St. John's, Shears Mercer says he's not worried - he's frustrated. Mercer is the may...
Apr 6, 2022
Live updates | Moscow says talks with Ukraine are continuing
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says negotiations with Ukraine are continuing despite allegations of war crimes against civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha. Peskov said Wednesday the talks continued...
Apr 6, 2022
Ailing cruise ship business flat in Nanaimo as industry returns from COVID closure
NANAIMO - Entering another year with no cruise ships arriving in Nanaimo, it's unclear what the beleaguered industry's future looks like in the Harbour City.No vessels are coming this year, while none...
Apr 6, 2022
Greece: Hospital fire in COVID-19 ward leaves 1 dead
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Fire broke out Wednesday morning in the COVID-19 ward of a hospital in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, leaving one person dead and two seriously injured, firefight...
Apr 6, 2022
Health sector human resources crisis, Broncos memorial : In The News for April 6
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 April 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 6, 2022
Progress on $35M Humboldt Broncos permanent memorial slower than expected
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN - The manager for a Saskatchewan city planning a multi-purpose building in remembrance of a deadly junior hockey bus crash four years ago says plans are moving more slowly than ...
Apr 6, 2022
Health workers have a small budget request to tackle the Canadian care crisis: a plan
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to table a budget Thursday against the backdrop of several national and international emergencies and major funding commitments. Chief on that list is addressing...
Apr 6, 2022