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Ex-Indiana Gov. Kernan, who was a Vietnam POW, dies at 74
INDIANAPOLIS - Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan, a Vietnam prisoner of war who entered politics and was thrust into the state's top office when his predecessor suffered a deadly stroke, died Wednesday a...
Jul 29, 2020
Category 2 open burning in Cariboo to be prohibited starting at end of July
WILLIAMS LAKE-Starting at noon on July 31, Category 2 open burning, as well as other equipment and activities, will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre's jurisdiction.The prohibition in p...
Jul 29, 2020
Nine new organizations in northern B.C. to offer anti-hate and anti-racism supports
VICTORIA-"There is no place for racism and hate in British Columbia," said Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens' Services and responsible for Multiculturalism.That's why the Province is supporting northern...
Jul 29, 2020
UK judge holds hearing in Meghan's lawsuit against newspaper
LONDON - A judge in London is hearing the latest stage on Wednesday of the Duchess of Sussex's privacy-infringement lawsuit against a British newspaper, as Meghan tries to keep the names of five of he...
Jul 29, 2020
Fewer troops in Middle East and a childhood dream comes true; In The News for July 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 29 ... What...
Jul 29, 2020
B.C. to announce plans for September return to school amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is set to announce its updated plan for a safe return for public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Rob Fleming says the...
Jul 29, 2020
Protest changes to public thanks after N.S. victims' families obtain inquiry
HALIFAX - The announcement Tuesday of a public inquiry into the April mass shooting in Nova Scotia has transformed a protest march planned for today into an event to thank the public for its support. ...
Jul 29, 2020
Lack of bees, pollination limiting crop yields across U.S., B.C., study finds
WINNIPEG - A lack of wild bees and managed honey bees is limiting pollination and yields for certain crops on farms in British Columbia and across the United States, a collective of research...
Jul 29, 2020
B.C. to announce plans for September return to school amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is set to announce its updated plan for a safe return for public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Rob Fleming says the...
Jul 29, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 29
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on July 29, 2020: There are 114,994 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 58,897 confirmed (including 5,670 deaths, 50,886 resolved...
Jul 29, 2020