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Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 78 in B.C.
VICTORIA-Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Northern Health region today (Aug.13).The new cases bring the total of test-positive cases in the north to 106.Cases by Health region:Vancouver ...
Aug 13, 2020
Lights, camera, action! Cineplex reopens in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for movie lovers. Cineplex in Prince George reopened today, (Aug.14) after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in March.Sarah Van Lange, Executive Director of Comm...
Aug 13, 2020
Canada's MLS teams to play each other for next stretch of schedule
TORONTO - Canada's three Major League Soccer teams will continue their regular season north of the border, playing each other three times in the first phase of the league's revamped schedule. With the...
Aug 13, 2020
RCMP seek public's help in locating missing 73-year-old man with dementia
100 MILE HOUSE-RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a missing man.73-year-old Barry Lannon was last seen on August 12, at around 4 p.m., by family. Lannon suffers from dementia and is bel...
Aug 13, 2020
Common law partner of Nova Scotia mass shooter sues his estate for trauma, injuries
HALIFAX - The common law spouse of the man who carried out the mass shooting in Nova Scotia in mid-April is suing his estate, alleging he caused her to suffer psychological, physical and emotional inj...
Aug 13, 2020
Heritage group applauds revamped design for Chateau Laurier addition
OTTAWA - A long-stalled addition to the Chateau Laurier is closer to being built following an agreement between the historic hotel's owners and a heritage group that fought initial plans. Heritage Ott...
Aug 13, 2020
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants
WASHINGTON - A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials s...
Aug 13, 2020
Chinese Canadian Museum of B.C. opens first exhibit in Vancouver's Chinatown
VANCOUVER - A giant, intricate dragon mask and a hand-painted wok greet visitors to the first-ever exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum of British Columbia in Vancouver's Chinatown. The...
Aug 13, 2020
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he's dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city's requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related t...
Aug 13, 2020
Employers looking to extend their temporary layoffs must apply by Aug.25
VICTORIA-The deadline to have employers extend their temporary layoffs beyond Aug.30 is creeping up.Businesses requiring the extension should apply for a variance using the Employment Standards Branch...
Aug 13, 2020