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Latest graphic novel about John Lewis coming in August
NEW YORK - The award-winning series of graphic novels about congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis will continue a year after his death. Abrams announced Tuesday that "Run: Book One" will be...
Mar 30, 2021
Teacher who confronted B.C. stabbing suspect with umbrella did what is right: sister
VANCOUVER - The sister of a British Columbia woman who took on a stabbing suspect with an umbrella says her sibling always does what she believes is right. Sheloah Klausen, a school teacher in North V...
Mar 30, 2021
Teacher who confronted B.C. stabbing suspect with umbrella did what is right: sister
VANCOUVER - The sister of a British Columbia woman who took on a stabbing suspect with an umbrella says her sibling always does what she believes is right. Sheloah Klausen, a school teacher in North V...
Mar 30, 2021
Blazers-Rockets game postponed Tuesday after member of Rockets cohort tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers game against Kelowna has been postponed Tuesday night (Mar. 30) after a member of the Rockets team bubble tested positive for COVID-19.In a news release, the Western Ho...
Mar 30, 2021
Meng case 'unprecedented' as extradition request violates international law: defence
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou says the case before a British Columbia Supreme Court judge is "unprecedented" in that the extradition request from the United States violates in...
Mar 30, 2021
Canadians favour stricter gun control, mandatory buyback of banned firearms: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests two-thirds of Canadians favour stricter gun-control laws - and more than half believe that should include a mandatory buyback program for prohibited firearms. The poll, co...
Mar 30, 2021
Meng case 'unprecedented' as extradition request violates international law: defence
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou says the case before a British Columbia Supreme Court judge is "unprecedented" in that the extradition request from the United States violates in...
Mar 30, 2021
Those aged 73 and up can now call in to book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments
PRINCE GEORGE - Those aged 73 and up in Prince George can now call in to book their Covid-19 vaccination appointments.The number to call is 1-844-255-7555. Northern Health says your appointment will t...
Mar 30, 2021
Criminal laws violate charter rights of sex workers, advocates say in court challenge
OTTAWA - An alliance of 25 sex worker rights groups is asking the Ontario Court of Justice to strike down several sections of the Criminal Code as unconstitutional. The Canadian Alliance for Sex Work ...
Mar 30, 2021
Masonic halls in North Vancouver, Vancouver hit by separate fires early Tuesday
VANCOUVER - Fire crews have responded to separate fires at three buildings operated by the Freemason society in Metro Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say in a statement a fire broke out just before 7 ...
Mar 30, 2021