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Old-growth logging protesters dig in as company to Appeal Court's injunction denial
VICTORIA - A decision by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge refusing to extend an injunction against old-growth logging protesters did little to release pressure in the dispute as all sides hold s...
Sep 29, 2021
Detailed plan to meet emissions targets coming in 'months': environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says a detailed plan showing how Canada might finally meet a greenhouse gas emissions target will be ready in a few months but not likely in time for t...
Sep 29, 2021
Final 4 teams to square off in Canadian Championship in late October, early November
TORONTO - The Canadian Championship semifinals have been set for late October and early November. Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that Forge FC will host CF Montreal on Oct. 27 at Hamilton's Tim Hor...
Sep 29, 2021
Unvaccinated Conservative MPs should 'stay home' from Parliament: Bloc leader
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet said Wednesday the next session of Parliament should happen in person with any members who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 staying home. Qu...
Sep 29, 2021
'State of crisis:' National medical group urges lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan
CALGARY - The Canadian Medical Association is calling for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect health-care systems it says are crumbling under pressures caused by COVID-19. Both western pr...
Sep 29, 2021
Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time
OTTAWA - These days thoughts of Remembrance Day conjure images of chilly, solemn ceremonies, red poppy wreaths and the sound of the Last Post reverberating over silent crowds. But a century ago, many ...
Sep 29, 2021
July ties dubious record for drug deaths in B.C., as overdose crisis continues
VICTORIA - A new report from British Columbia's coroner says suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in July were the second-highest ever recorded in a single month in the province. The findings show d...
Sep 29, 2021
Letter sent to Vancouver parents requiring masks for K to Grade 3 students
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver School District has issued a letter to parents about the extension of a provincial mask mandate that will include kindergarten to Grade 3 students starting Monday after a una...
Sep 29, 2021
Olympic champion Canadian women to kick off 'Celebration Tour' in October
Canada's Olympic champion women's soccer team will kick off its "Celebration Tour" next month with matches against New Zealand in Ottawa and Montreal. The sixth-ranked Canadian women, who have not pla...
Sep 29, 2021
B.C. government lays out $260-million, five-year plan to move away from fossil fuels
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro and the provincial government have announced a new five-year plan for the Crown corporation that provides incentives for people to switch from fossil fuels to electricity to power...
Sep 29, 2021
