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CN fined $2.5 million for spraying pesticides near the Skeena River in B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - Canadian National Railway Co. has been fined $2.5 million for spraying pesticides along a rail corridor that runs along the Skeena River in British Columbia. Environment and Clim...
Sep 16, 2021

One rabbit killed, others missing after Fort St. James National Historic Site vandalized
FORT ST. JAMES- On Tuesday, September 14, Fort St. James RCMP were called to the National Historic Park following reports of a break and enter.When Mounties attended the site, they discovered someone ...
Sep 16, 2021

Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier
REGINA - Saskatchewan will be bringing in a proof of vaccination program in an attempt to increase the number of people immunized against COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement on his socia...
Sep 16, 2021

6th annual Climb for Cancer set for this Sunday
PRINCE GEORGE - The sixth annual Climb For Cancer event is a go for this year. The annual fundraiser supports the Kordyban Lodge, which provides safe and affordable care to more than 800 guests each y...
Sep 16, 2021

Long term deal announced for Nanaimo to Vancouver passenger ferry service
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Port Authority and Snuneymuxw First Nation revealed a landmark deal with a private company for a high speed passenger-only ferry linking downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.A...
Sep 16, 2021

Tory Leader Erin O'Toole evades questions about Alberta's response to COVID-19 surge
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole evaded questions on Thursday about Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's decision to call a public health emergency and introduce a vaccine passport system...
Sep 16, 2021

Goodbye Pfizer, hello Comirnaty: top COVID-19 vaccines renamed in Canada
OTTAWA - Health Canada announced the Pfizer, Moderna and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines have been given new names. New brand names for the vaccines have been approved at the request of the drug companies...
Sep 16, 2021

Alberta post-secondary schools cancel in-person classes as new COVID rules kick in
EDMONTON - At least eight post-secondary schools in Alberta are temporarily cancelling in-person classes as they work to adapt to a new range of provincial COVID-19 health restrictions. On-line learni...
Sep 16, 2021

Murdaugh surrenders to face charges in $10M insurance fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lawyer Alex Murdaugh surrendered Thursday to face insurance fraud and other charges after state police said he arranged to have himself shot in the head so that his son would get...
Sep 16, 2021

Maple Leafs and Sabres to play 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton
HAMILTON - The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres are taking things outside. They'll play the 2022 Heritage Classic on March 13 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, the NHL announced Thursday. The ou...
Sep 16, 2021