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Liberal government moves to define 'elder abuse' to better target ways to stop it
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a consultation on how it should define elder abuse, an exercise that would bring more targeted programs and policies for Canada's aging population. About o...
Jun 15, 2021
Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would ...
Jun 15, 2021
Dover Bay Secondary students raise $13k for cancer research
NANAIMO - Students at one of the region's biggest schools have smashed their own expectations to support cancer research.Led by the school's 15 member student council, students at Dover Bay Secondary ...
Jun 15, 2021
Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most goals at the European Championship with two of them Tuesday in Portugal's 3-0 victory over Hungary at a packed Puskas Arena. Ronaldo score...
Jun 15, 2021
Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining
A lengthy new report commissioned by landowners near proposed Alberta coal mines concludes mines would create environmental liabilities that exceed their economic benefits. Written by respected Albert...
Jun 15, 2021
Quebec should wait before allowing more Habs fans in arena experts say
MONTREAL - Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before increasing the number of fans allowed to attend Montreal Canadiens home...
Jun 15, 2021
Quebec should wait before allowing more Habs fans in arena experts say
MONTREAL - Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before increasing the number of fans allowed to attend Montreal Canadiens home...
Jun 15, 2021
Kamloops man recovering after Valleyview shooting incident Sunday
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man was injured in a shooting incident Sunday (June 13) afternoon and RCMP are seeking potential witnesses.At approximately 5:32 p.m. Sunday, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers res...
Jun 15, 2021
Queen's U staff, associates accused of falsely claiming Indigenous identity
Queen's University has become embroiled in an increasingly public dispute over whether some of its faculty and other associates are falsely holding themselves out to be Indigenous, thereby harming the...
Jun 15, 2021
TRU researcher receives funding to study forest fire ecology
KAMLOOPS - An incoming Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member has been granted a Canadian Research Chair in fire ecology. Dr. Jill Harvey will investigate how wildfires and drought impact for...
Jun 15, 2021
