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Transformative north Nanaimo development destined for public hearing
NANAIMO - City councillors have advanced a substantial mixed use development to the public hearing stage.A concept of 2,500 residential units on the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site in north Nan...
Dec 7, 2021
Chinese-controlled firm loses court bid to pause Ottawa's divestment order
OTTAWA - State-owned China Mobile has lost a court bid for a temporary hold on Ottawa's order that its Canadian affiliate be divested or wound up over national security concerns. In a ruling made publ...
Dec 7, 2021
Say hello to Coco, a two-year-old pit bull terrier with nothing but love to give
NANAIMO - Coco is the perfect sidekick and looking for her forever home.This playful, two-year-old pit bull terrier is a bouncy ball of energy. She's a quick learner, especially when you have a snack ...
Dec 7, 2021
David Cohen presents letters of credence at Rideau Hall to begin job as U.S. envoy
WASHINGTON - David Cohen is finally getting down to business as the newest United States ambassador to Canada - the first to take on the role full-time since 2019. Cohen, a lawyer, lobbyist and former...
Dec 7, 2021
Manchester United adds former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas to coaching staff
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United has confirmed that former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas has joined interim manager Ralf Rangnick's staff. Rangnick and Armas worked together in Red B...
Dec 7, 2021
'Over 20 to now, two:' booster shot program touted as major factor in decline of COVID-19 outbreaks
NANAIMO - Third, booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine continue to be administered across the province.Over 500,000 third shots have been given to date, primarily in high-risk groups such as seniors and t...
Dec 7, 2021
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert one of 15 semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy
For the second year in a row, Canadian Kyle Hiebert is one of 15 men's semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded annually to the top NCAA soccer player. The redshirt senior defender from Misso...
Dec 7, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats are at opposite ends in Grey Cup contest
HAMILTON - Head coaches Orlondo Steinauer of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Mike O'Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will again be on opposite sidelines at the Grey Cup game. Hamilton will have home-fiel...
Dec 7, 2021
B.C. safety agency issues worker hazard warnings for flooding cleanup
VICTORIA - British Columbia's worker protection agency says employers and employees should be aware of the hazards at job sites as the massive repair and recovery work begins after a series of torrent...
Dec 7, 2021
B.C. safety agency issues worker hazard warnings for flooding cleanup
VICTORIA - British Columbia's worker protection agency says employers and employees should be aware of the hazards at job sites as the massive repair and recovery work begins after a series of torrent...
Dec 7, 2021