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EU health official blasts slow vaccine delivery, and is consulting with Canada
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is being urged to follow the tough talk of Europe's health minister, who Wednesday accused a vaccine company of not living up to its moral and legal obligations because...
Jan 27, 2021
Census data for congressional seats still months away
The numbers used for divvying up U.S. congressional seats among the states won't be ready until the end of April, a Census Bureau official said Wednesday. The new goal for finishing data processing fo...
Jan 27, 2021
Property damaged, intoxicated man arrested in Dufferin
KAMLOOPS - A high visibility arrest in a popular Dufferin shopping area was the result of a mischief call.According to Cst. Crystal Evelyn of Kamloops RCMP, police were called to a mischief report in ...
Jan 27, 2021
Fed stresses its commitment to low rates for the long run
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery from the viral pandemic. The Fed said in a st...
Jan 27, 2021
Second meeting on anti-Indigenous racism in health to focus on solutions
OTTAWA - Canadians expect concrete measures from politicians to ensure everyone - Indigenous people included - has access to first-class medical treatment, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller sai...
Jan 27, 2021
Report into police shooting of Rodney Levi called 'infuriating' by First Nation chief
FREDERICTON - The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation that was home to a man killed by the RCMP last year says it was infuriating to learn Tuesday that no criminal charges would be laid in the case....
Jan 27, 2021
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray fined US$25,000 for hit to groin
Jamal Murray's punch to the groin of Tim Hardaway Jr. has cost him. The Denver Nuggets guard and Kitchener, Ont., native was fined US$25,000 for the incident that led to his ejection in Monday's 117-1...
Jan 27, 2021
MAP: Thefts from motor vehicles — Week of January 17, 2021
KAMLOOPS - Twenty-two vehicle owners had a rotten week last week.According to Kamloops RCMP, there were 22 reports of auto break-ins during the week beginning January 17, including a cluster in the ci...
Jan 27, 2021
Ontario, Quebec maintain downward trend in daily COVID-19 cases
TORONTO - New COVID-19 infections maintained a downward trend in Canada's two most populous provinces on Wednesday, although authorities reported more than 100 new deaths from the disease. Ontario rep...
Jan 27, 2021
100 Mile House RCMP seek person of interest after pickup truck stolen, torched
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are looking to speak to a 7-11 customer in relation to a stolen vehicle that was found torched.According to a news release, RCMP were called at about 5:30...
Jan 27, 2021
