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Government to recognize historical significance of Canada's ban on Chinese immigrants
OTTAWA - Parks Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government has designated the 1923 ban on immigration by people of Chinese origin as an event of historical significance. July marks t...
May 29, 2023
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the ...
May 29, 2023
Puppypalooza! Four adorable puppy siblings available for adoption now
NANAIMO - Four is the charm on this week's Pet Corner.Say hello to Lyra, Luna, Lulu, and Zeus. This quad of Poodle Standard/ Cane Corso puppies are only two months old, and ready to burn off that pupp...
May 29, 2023
Blazers defenceman Masters out of hospital, will miss remainder of Memorial Cup
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops Blazers head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston says defenceman Kyle Masters has been released from hospital and will miss the rest of the Memorial Cup with a lower-bod...
May 29, 2023
76ers hire former Raptors coach Nick Nurse, AP source says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers went all-in with their NBA championship pursuit on Monday, selecting veteran Nick Nurse as their new coach to try to win the franchise's first title since 19...
May 29, 2023
B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June. The province says the foc...
May 29, 2023
Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall. Jaczek appeared today before a House c...
May 29, 2023
Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to fighting drug addiction. In a vote of 209 to 113 today, MPs de...
May 29, 2023
Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant
BCANCOUR, Que. - The governments of Quebec and Canada are announcing $300 million in funding for a factory that will make components for electric vehicle batteries in Bcancour, Que., located about hal...
May 29, 2023
Winnipeg's Katona looks to get back in UFC via a second go on 'The Ultimate Fighter'
Brad (Superman) Katona earned his way into the UFC by winning Season 27 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2018. One win and two losses later, the Winnipeg bantamweight was released by the mixed martial art...
May 29, 2023