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Provinces consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives to reach those not getting shots
Canada's two most populous provinces continued to see a steady decline of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations as some leaders mulled vaccine incentives to connect with hard-to-reach populations. ...
Jun 03, 2021
Sinclair calls for independent investigation into burial sites at residential schools
OTTAWA - Retired senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is calling for an independent investigation to examine all burial sites near former residential schools. ...
Jun 03, 2021
Canada, allies file notice of claim against Iran for downing flight PS752
OTTAWA - Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom say they have delivered a notice of claim against Iran over its shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Foreign ministers from ...
Jun 03, 2021
SOUND OFF: As we mourn, we must also reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation
WITH OUR COMMUNITY IN A PERIOD OF DEEP GRIEF, it is difficult to find the right words to convey the shock, sadness and hurt that our Indigenous peoples and indeed, all British Columbians and Canadians...
Jun 03, 2021
MPs McLeod, Albas vote counter to Conservative majority on abortion bill
OTTAWA - A private members bill sponsored by Cathay Wagantall, Conservative MP for Yorkton-Melville in Saskatchewan, surrounding abortion was voted on Wednesday in the House of Commons.The bill aimed ...
Jun 03, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...
Jun 03, 2021
Safety improvements coming to Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. - To improve safety for people travelling on the Coquihalla (Highway 5) south of Merritt, centre median barriers will be installed and the highway shoulder widened.A $2.2-million contrac...
Jun 03, 2021
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...
Jun 03, 2021
B.C.-based Prestige Hotels and Resorts buys Kamloops Comfort Inn and Suites
KAMLOOPS - A B.C.-based hotel and resort chain is moving into the Kamloops market.In a news release issued Thursday (June 3), Prestige Hotels and Resorts announced it has purchased the former Comfort ...
Jun 03, 2021
Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health
TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...
Jun 03, 2021
