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RCMP roadblocks to enforce B.C. non-essential travel ban days before it is set to expire
VICTORIA - All signs indicate B.C. will move to Stage 2 in its restart plan next week, meaning non-essential travel within the province will be allowed starting on Tuesday (June 15). Nonetheless, B.C....
Jun 11, 2021
People's Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - The leader of the People's Party of Canada has been arrested in Manitoba after attending a rally against COVID-19 restrictions. RCMP say Maxime Bernier was charged with exceeding public gat...
Jun 11, 2021
Nanaimo vigil for victims and survivors of residential schools raises over $4K, hundreds of toys
NANAIMO - A solemn vigil after the discovery of what's believed to be remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school raised a considerable amount of money. The May 31 vigil in Maffe...
Jun 11, 2021
Paul Maurice says he's proud of the job Jets coaches did this year
WINNIPEG - The season ended with his team being swept in the second round of the NHL playoffs, but Winnipeg head coach Paul Maurice says he's proud of the job the Jets coaching staff did this season w...
Jun 11, 2021
Province buys North Shore's Fortune Motel, announces plans for 40 supportive housing units
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government has announced it has purchased the Fortune Motel on the Kamloops North Shore.In a news release, Attorney General and Housing Minister David Eby says work will now begin ...
Jun 11, 2021
Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP
A Black doctor who says he faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of breaking COVID-19 rules amid an outbreak last year announced Friday he is suing the New Brunswick government and th...
Jun 11, 2021
Herdman says Canadian men are excited for World Cup qualifying test in Haiti
Canada headed to Haiti on Friday, looking to minimize its time in Port-au-Prince ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier. The two teams meet again Tuesday in suburban Chicago with the series winner ad...
Jun 11, 2021
Liberals convene antisemitism summit amid concerns over new MP's views on Israel
OTTAWA - The federal government is convening an emergency summit on antisemitism even as it faces criticism for welcoming an MP who has denounced Israel's actions toward Palestinians into the ranks of...
Jun 11, 2021
Former Kamloops-based hammer thrower keeping close ties with legendary coach
KAMLOOPS - Adam Keenan was a fresh-faced teenager when he moved to Kamloops in 2011. The then-17 year old wanted to work with the best in the business - that is, Anatoliy Bondarchuk - more commonly kn...
Jun 11, 2021
Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11
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 June 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 11, 2021
