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Still questions around Back-to-Campus Plan
PRINCE GEORGE - One sure thing to come of the news yesterday is that masks will be worn on campus while students are indoors. That includes hallways, stairwells elevators, classrooms, and labs. "The r...
Aug 25, 2021
City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block
NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...
Aug 25, 2021
Man in prison for killing of woman in Edmonton hotel appeals conviction, sentence
EDMONTON - A former long-haul trucker from Ontario who is in an Alberta prison for killing a woman in an Edmonton hotel room a decade ago is appealing his conviction and sentence. Bradley Barton was s...
Aug 25, 2021
Montreal police urged to be vigilant after officers allegedly targeted by bullets
Montreal police officers are trained to be alert for danger, but after two officers were allegedly targeted by bullets earlier this week, members of the force are being urged to be extra careful, Insp...
Aug 25, 2021
One presumed dead, one injured in collapse at B.C. construction site: RCMP
VANCOUVER - The RCMP say one person is believed to be dead and another is in hospital after part of a building collapsed in North Vancouver on Wednesday. Sgt. Peter DeVries says fire and rescue person...
Aug 25, 2021
One presumed dead, one injured in collapse at B.C. construction site: RCMP
VANCOUVER - The RCMP say one person is believed to be dead and another is in hospital after part of a building collapsed in North Vancouver on Wednesday. Sgt. Peter DeVries says fire and rescue person...
Aug 25, 2021
Man gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to just over six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a sig...
Aug 25, 2021
Cellphone, internet bill election promises need competition focus, telecom watchers
TORONTO - NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promised to shave significant sums off cellphone and internet bills Wednesday, but telecommunications experts say consumers would benefit more if parties help smalle...
Aug 25, 2021
Three more Elks players test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 12
EDMONTON - Three more Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Twelve players have now returned positive tests since the team got back to to Edmonton ...
Aug 25, 2021
Western Hockey League supports B.C.'s proof of vaccination requirement
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League today confirmed all five B.C. based WHL Clubs will fully support the Government of British Columbia's COVID-19 proof of vaccination program as announced earlier thi...
Aug 25, 2021