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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
Residents urged to visit proper sites for disposing waste from White Rock Lake wildfire
As people who's properties were affected by the White Rock Lake wildfire move to the recovery phase, the public is reminded to dispose of their waste at appropriate sites.The Regional District of Nort...
Sep 16, 2021
Mabel Lake water supply disrupted due to construction
Residents in the Dolly Varden and Walker Road area will have their water supply turned off for nearly two weeks as planned construction work is done at the Mabel Lake Water Utility (MLWU).Isolation va...
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
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
