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Most Canadians say church to blame for residential-school tragedies: poll
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests two-thirds of Canadians believe the churches that ran residential schools should bear responsibility for the abuses against children, including deaths, that happened the...
Jun 08, 2021

Medically assisted deaths rising as Canadians grow more comfortable with the idea
OTTAWA - Almost 7,600 Canadians received medical assistance to end their lives last year, continuing a trend of steady annual increases in cases since the procedure was legalized in 2016. Health Canad...
Jun 07, 2021

Tyler Toffoli scores in overtime, Canadiens beat Jets 3-2 for four-game sweep
MONTREAL - Tyler Toffoli scored at 1:39 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Monday to complete a surprising four-game sweep in their second-round playoff series. To...
Jun 07, 2021

Alberta moves forward on equalization referendum, with vote proposed in October
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is taking the next step towards a referendum question on equalization. Premier Jason Kenney says his government will put before the legislature a motion on the wordin...
Jun 07, 2021

Oregon lawmaker faces expulsion in assault on state Capitol
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A Republican state lawmaker faces being expelled from office after a video emerged apparently showing him choreographing how he would let far-right protesters into the closed Oregon...
Jun 07, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday June 7, 2021. There are 1,394,145 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,394,145 confirmed cases (22,861 active, 1,3...
Jun 07, 2021

Prince George Canoe and Kayak Club staying afloat throughout pandemic waves
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Canoe and Kayak Club was one of 11 local sports organizations to receive the Local Sport Relief Fund.For the Club that money came at a very important time when they w...
Jun 07, 2021

25 for 25: Daybreak Rotary offers up $25,000 to Nanaimo non-profits
NANAIMO - A local Rotary club is putting its money where its walking shoes are in a bid to better the community.Daybreak Rotary is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021 through a virtual walk-a-tho...
Jun 07, 2021

More second doses to put B.C. on 'good path' toward normal life: doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer is encouraging residents to register for a second dose of vaccine as the province heads toward a return to normal life with declining COV...
Jun 07, 2021

The latest news developments on the fatal attack in London, Ont.
The latest news on the vehicle attack in London, Ont., that killed four members of a Muslim family and injured a nine-year-old boy on Sunday (all times Eastern): 5:45 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say...
Jun 07, 2021