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B.C. reports 867 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total since April
VICTORIA - The trend for COVID-19 infections in British Columbia continues upward with 867 new cases, the highest daily total in about four months. Three more people have died, while 159 people are in...
Aug 27, 2021
OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021
RFK assassin moves closer to freedom with help of 2 Kennedys
SAN DIEGO (AP) - California's parole board voted Friday to free Robert F. Kennedy's assassin after two of RFK's sons said they supported releasing him and prosecutors declined to argue he should be ke...
Aug 27, 2021
Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021
Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021
Interior Health sees 350 new COVID-19 cases Friday
Interior Health (IH) is now home to 2,190 active COVID-19 cases, as 350 were recorded in the health region Friday. That's up from the 271 cases on Thursday.The new cases were part of 867 across B.C., ...
Aug 27, 2021
B.C. Premier Horgan calls for new approach to fighting wildfires
LOGAN LAKE - B.C.'s Premier is suggesting the time has come to change the way British Columbia approaches wildfires. John Horgan told media in Logan Lake on Friday (Aug. 27) that three of the worst wi...
Aug 27, 2021
Enderby cracks down on shipping containers
It's getting out of hand.The City of Enderby has served notice it will be stepping up enforcement of shipping container regulations in response to a growing number of the storage facilities."Shipping ...
Aug 27, 2021
RCMP seek help to locate wanted man
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking the public to help locate a wanted man.Police say Michael Douglas McKeeman, 40, has outstanding arrest warrants for sexual assault and possession of stolen propert...
Aug 27, 2021
Vernon ESS reception centre hours changing
The City of Vernon is changing the hours of operation for its Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre.The new hours, which take effect Saturday, Aug. 28, will see the centre open from 9 a.m....
Aug 27, 2021
