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NewsAlert: Canadiens-Flyers to be played without fans at the Bell Centre due to COVID
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers will play in an empty Bell Centre on Thursday night. The Canadiens announced about two hours before puck drop Quebec public health officials h...
Dec 16, 2021
Federal government announces closure of most Pacific herring fisheries
VANCOUVER - Most commercial fisheries for Pacific herring on the West Coast have been closed with the exception of harvests by First Nations for food and ceremonial purposes. Fisheries Minister Joyce ...
Dec 16, 2021
West Coast Olefins Pineview proposal shut down
PINEVIEW- The Regional District of Fraser Fort George Directors decided on the future of the proposed West Coast Olefins $1.5 billion Natural Gas Extraction Plant near Pineview this afternoon. It will...
Dec 16, 2021
Leafs, Raptors to prioritize season ticket holders with capacity cut to 50 per cent
TORONTO - Tom McDonald didn't get much sleep Wednesday night. In the hours after the Ontario government announced capacity at sports venues will be capped at 50 per cent in response to the latest wave...
Dec 16, 2021
Cree "Hockey Night in Canada" can help save language: broadcaster
Calling NHL games in Cree is more than a dream come true for broadcaster Clarence Iron - it's also a way to help preserve his language. The 60-year-old broadcaster from Canoe Lake Cree Nation in north...
Dec 16, 2021
Mandatory vaccination policy for SD91 staff remains unclear
NECHAKO- School District 91 still hasn't decided if they will be implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff members. However, the decision could be made in January. The school board will un...
Dec 16, 2021
Watchdog opens investigation after man fatally shot by Montreal police
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a man was killed by Montreal police today in the city's Lachine borough. The Bureau des enqutes indpendantes, also known as the BEI, says the...
Dec 16, 2021
Prince George's vulnerable need winter clothing.
PRINCE GEORGE - The Fire Pit Cultural Drop-in Centre is making a plea to those who can donate winter clothing.Located downtown on 3rd avenue, the Fire Pit is a safe place for Prince George's vulnerabl...
Dec 16, 2021
Arctic cold, snow, winter storm warnings up for areas of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Extreme cold is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia, while residents in other areas are being warned that snow is on the way. Special weather statements have been issued by Envir...
Dec 16, 2021
Valemount adopts vaccination policy for staff
VALEMOUNT- Valemount is requiring all staff, employees, direct contractors and council committee volunteers to be fully vaccinated by February 26. The village adopted the policy yesterday (Wednesday),...
Dec 16, 2021