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John Furlong presents 2030 Winter Games vision to Vancouver Board of Trade
VANCOUVER - Economic recovery from the pandemic, a transformational legacy that extends into the province and a cheaper privately-funded Winter Games were elements of John Furlong's "B.C. 2030" presen...
Apr 16, 2021
Tennis Canada announces cancellation of six Challenger events due to COVID-19
TORONTO - Six Challenger-tier tennis tournaments scheduled to be held in Canada this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Canada announced Friday that the Winnipeg National Ba...
Apr 16, 2021
Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is reversing a decision to wrap up its investigation into sexual misconduct in Canada's military. Earlier this week, the Bloc Quebecois had joined Liberal members...
Apr 16, 2021
B.C. Supreme Court expands services to offer some sittings in Port Coquitlam
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - Some services of the B.C. Supreme Court will be offered in the Port Coquitlam area as the Ministry of Attorney General recognizes the rapid growth of the Lower Mainland's Tri-Ci...
Apr 16, 2021
'Quite fitting.' Prince Philip's funeral an online event for all but a few in Canada
HALIFAX - The options for Canadians planning to pay their respects to Prince Philip during his funeral Saturday will be largely limited to small gatherings in front of TV or computer screens. Thanks t...
Apr 16, 2021
"We need to be as cautious now as we are in August": BC Wildfire Service, KFR warn residents of dry fire potential
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures heating up in the Interior, and no rainfall forecast in the near future, firefighters are urging residents to be extremely cautious.BC Wildfire Service crews are currently...
Apr 16, 2021
Provincial loan for Merritt development questioned by B.C. Liberals
MERRITT, B.C. - The residential development along Walters Street in Merritt is nearing completion as a 75-unit building with units being sold for market value.The original proposal, in early 2019, was...
Apr 16, 2021
March US home construction jumps to fastest pace since 2006
WASHINGTON - U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March to the fastest pace since 2006 as home builders recovered from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects. Builders began c...
Apr 16, 2021
B.C. Securities Commission alleges unregistered trading by Salmon Arm investment advisor
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) has scheduled a hearing in the case of a Salmon Arm investment advisor accused of trading securities while unregistered.In a news release, the ...
Apr 16, 2021
N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces
HALIFAX - Two East Coast premiers say they're opposed to sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces but are willing to consider lending other medical support. Nova Scotia Premier Iain Ra...
Apr 16, 2021
