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Nominations open for B.C. Multiculturalism Awards
British Columbia - The Province is seeking nominations to honour individuals and organizations that are strengthening multiculturalism and fighting against discrimination throughout British Columbia.B...
Jan 19, 2022
UAE envoy: Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels used cruise and ballistic missiles, in addition to drones, in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a ...
Jan 19, 2022
Source: Toronto FC trades midfielder Mark Delgado to Los Angeles Galaxy
TORONTO - Midfielder Mark Delgado, who ranks third in Toronto FC appearances among active players, is headed to the Los Angeles Galaxy to reunite with coach Greg Vanney. A source, not authorized to sp...
Jan 19, 2022
Afghans who worked closely with Canada in Afghanistan reach B.C. with families
VANCOUVER - Over 200 Afghan refugees have arrived in Vancouver, the most to reach the province since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last August. Sean Fraser, Canada's minister responsible for...
Jan 19, 2022
Ottawa and First Nations in P.E.I. sign agreement to establish national park reserve
LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. - Parks Canada signed a provisional agreement today with two First Nations to establish a new national park reserve on a pristine chain of islands along the northwest coast of Pr...
Jan 19, 2022
Lunder headlines list of eight Canadian biathletes nominated for Beijing Games
CANMORE, Alta. - Emma Lunder is one of the headliners on the list of eight Canadian biathletes nominated Wednesday for next month's Beijing Olympics. Lunder, from Vernon, B.C., opened the World Cup se...
Jan 19, 2022
Businesses under extended restrictions now eligible for up to $20,000
NORTHERN BC- The COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant has been extended for business ordered to remain under current restrictions until February 16. Businesses that were directed to remain temporarily closed...
Jan 19, 2022
Ukraine tensions: Frigate at 'high' readiness as it sets off for NATO mission
HALIFAX - A Royal Canadian Navy admiral says a frigate departing today for the Mediterranean is prepared for "any threat" as tensions with Russia mount. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, families weren't ...
Jan 19, 2022
Quebec needs action on health system, not another COVID-19 inquiry, commissioner says
MONTREAL - Quebec's health and welfare commissioner says the province doesn't need a public inquiry into the high death toll in long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave. Joanne Castonguay...
Jan 19, 2022
Beaudry set for return to Olympics
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's Sarah Beaudry will once again be wearing her national colours next month after being named to the Canadian Olympic Biathlon Team.She's one of just four returning athlet...
Jan 19, 2022