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Traffic change on part of Vernon street
Motorists will have to take a detour on part of Waddington Drive in Vernon later this week.Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday (Dec. 9), Waddington Drive between 11th Avenue and Kosmina Road will be acc...
Dec 06, 2021
US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021
Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021
Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians
OTTAWA - Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage org...
Dec 06, 2021
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves
OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...
Dec 06, 2021
Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers
NEW YORK (AP) - All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The vaccine mandate for private busin...
Dec 06, 2021
Okanagan Clinical Trials part of global study for new Alzheimer's treatment
Okanagan Clinical Trials is seeking volunteers to be involved in a study of a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.The Kelowna-based company is part of a global effort to see if semaglutide...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation
OTTAWA - Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation after two tense years in the job. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton's pending departure in a statement th...
Dec 06, 2021
Germany's Greens approve coalition with Scholz as chancellor
BERLIN (AP) - Germany's environmentalist Greens say their members have approved a deal to form a new coalition government with two other parties, clearing the way for parliament to elect Olaf Scholz a...
Dec 06, 2021
