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Line 5 opponents urging White House to reject Canada's 'audacious' treaty gambit
WASHINGTON - Opponents of Line 5 want the White House to reject Canada's bilateral effort to prevent a Michigan judge from shutting down the cross-border pipeline. Canada has formally requested negoti...
Oct 12, 2021
OkToblerfest will be back after successful debut
It looks like OkToblerfest is here to stay.Just a day after the first annual food and drink event wrapped up at Wings Vernon, organizers have already set the dates for next year from Oct. 6-9, 2022. T...
Oct 12, 2021
Biden to meet Kenya president as war roils nearby Ethiopia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is set to hold his first bilateral talks as president with an African leader on Thursday, hosting Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta as war and a humanitarian crisis...
Oct 12, 2021
U.S. residents fear reopened Mexican border more than Canadian one, poll suggests
WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests U.S. residents are far more worried about reopening the land border with Mexico than they are about letting Canadians drive south. The poll, conducted by Leger for the...
Oct 12, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for B.C. long-term care, assisted living workers
VICTORIA - All long-term care and assisted living employees in British Columbia now need to have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Those who have received one dose will have to undergo rapid test...
Oct 12, 2021
Jets bolster defence, but goaltending could prove thin behind Hellebuyck
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets may have filled some holes on defence in the off-season, but there's uncertainty about the team's fortunes when all-star goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets a night off. Trades ...
Oct 12, 2021
Canadiens sign forward Suzuki to eight-year extension worth $63 million
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, le...
Oct 12, 2021
'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant
NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...
Oct 12, 2021
Council gets update on overdose prevention site
Vernon council will get an update on the overdose prevention site that opened in the city's downtown a year-and a half ago.Interior Health's medical health officer will be on hand to to answer questio...
Oct 12, 2021
Fortin reinstatement ruling, COVID concern in schools : In The News for Oct. 12, 2021
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 12, 2021
