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Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Joe Fruchter is smiling - and sweating. Flanked by his children, Rachel and Bradley, the New York City lawyer is grinning ear to ear, about to watch a hockey game in person for the first t...
Jun 15, 2021
Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Joe Fruchter is smiling - and sweating. Flanked by his children, Rachel and Bradley, the New York City lawyer is grinning ear to ear, about to watch a hockey game in person for the first t...
Jun 15, 2021
Spruce Kings to celebrate 50th Anniversary as team launches Ticket Package sales
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are pleased to announce that Ticket Packages for the 50th Anniversary Season of Junior Hockey in Prince George are now on sale.The Spruce Kings state the...
Jun 15, 2021
Province allows licenced patios to become permanent
VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under changes to provincial liquor rules.This includes prospective pat...
Jun 15, 2021
Green Leader Annamie Paul facing no-confidence motion from party brass
OTTAWA - Green Leader Annamie Paul is facing a no-confidence motion that could ultimately oust her from her perch atop the party. The leader of the Greens' Quebec wing, Alex Tyrrell, says the federal ...
Jun 15, 2021
B.C. government supports temporary patios going permanent under liquor regulations
VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary B.C. patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under amended provincial liquor regulations.This includes prospec...
Jun 15, 2021
Canada's vaccine targets based on models before troublesome Delta variant well known
OTTAWA - Canada is on the cusp of its hitting its first national vaccination target, but chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 might mean...
Jun 15, 2021
Day-use passes needed for five busy B.C. parks to ensure safety, protect environment
VICTORIA - Expanded measures are about to take effect to protect the environment while helping people enjoy some of British Columbia's most popular and crowded parks this summer. The Ministry of Envir...
Jun 15, 2021
CFL return to play finally gives Blue Bombers an opportunity to defend Grey Cup title
It's been a long time coming, but Willie Jefferson and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are finally getting the chance to defend their Grey Cup title. Winnipeg defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 in 2019 ...
Jun 15, 2021
Liberal government moves to define 'elder abuse' to better target ways to stop it
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a consultation on how it should define elder abuse, an exercise that would bring more targeted programs and policies for Canada's aging population. About o...
Jun 15, 2021