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Man charged after Vancouver Masonic hall fire, two fires remain under investigation
VANCOUVER - Police say a 42-year-old man has been charged in relation to one of three fires at buildings operated by Freemasons in Metro Vancouver. They say Benjamin Kohlman has been charged with arso...
Mar 31, 2021

Man charged after Vancouver Masonic hall fire, two fires remain under investigation
VANCOUVER - Police say a 42-year-old man has been charged in relation to one of three fires at buildings operated by Freemasons in Metro Vancouver. They say Benjamin Kohlman has been charged with arso...
Mar 31, 2021

Canadian warship transits South China Sea amid heightened diplomatic tensions
OTTAWA - A Canadian warship sailed through sensitive waters near China this week amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The Department of National Defence says HMCS Calgary passed through...
Mar 31, 2021

Provincial government providing $15-million relief fund for amateur sports
KAMLOOPS --- The Province is providing $15 million for B.C.-based amateur leagues and teams competing at the provincial, national or international level to ensure athletes will continue to have access...
Mar 31, 2021

Former judges to lead consultations on planned new wrongful convictions commission
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have appointed two former judges to lead consultations on the creation of an independent commission to review possible wrongful convictions. Harry LaForme, former justice...
Mar 31, 2021

New head coach Chris Armas remakes Toronto FC under the hot Florida sun
Toronto FC is taking shape in the Florida heat - a new shape under new coach Chris Armas. While there have been few personnel changes from the team that finished runner-up in the regular season last y...
Mar 31, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Quebec premier moves three cities into lockdown
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is moving three cites into lockdown effective Thursday following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. Calling the situation alarming, Premier Francois Legault announced ...
Mar 31, 2021

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory - A popular Palestinian uprising leader imprisoned by Israel on Wednesday submitted an independent list of candidates to run in upcoming parliamentary elections, dealin...
Mar 31, 2021

Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s
VANCOUVER - Residents between the ages of 55 and 65 in British Columbia's Lower Mainland can now schedule an appointment to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but making a booking will be the cha...
Mar 31, 2021

Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor service
LONDON - The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he legally married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the couple's claim that they had another, private, cer...
Mar 31, 2021

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