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Scrap thresholds in requests to decriminalize simple drug possession: coalition
OTTAWA - More than 20 advocacy organizations are urging the federal minister of mental health and addictions to not require quantity limits from jurisdictions requesting to decriminalize simple drug p...
Mar 10, 2022
B.C. to ease COVID-19 restrictions on masks, long-term care visits, vaccine cards
VICTORIA - British Columbia will lift its mask mandate, restore long-term care visits and drop capacity limits on faith gatherings starting Friday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said case...
Mar 10, 2022
RCMP say Vancouver Island seniors lose hundreds of thousands in lottery scam
NANAIMO, B.C. - RCMP say a couple in Nanaimo, B.C., who thought they had won more than $18 million and a luxury vehicle in a lottery were instead scammed out of almost $400,000. A statement from polic...
Mar 10, 2022
SOUND OFF: NDP 'idles' while gas prices continue to soar
EACH DAY THAT JOHN HORGAN fails to take action on gas prices - as he promised to do - costs continue to soar to new heights and create more stress for individuals and families already struggling to pa...
Mar 10, 2022
COVID-19: B.C. dropping mask mandate Friday for indoor public spaces, vaccine card in April
VICTORIA - B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions are changing.Public health officials announced Thursday it will be removing an order requiring masks in all indoor public spaces as of 12:01 a.m. Friday.However...
Mar 10, 2022
Supreme Court agrees to examine constitutionality of Quebec cannabis law
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of a Quebec law that forbids the growing of cannabis for personal use. Four years ago the federal government legalized recreationa...
Mar 10, 2022
Trial opens for ex-USC coach in college bribery scandal
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California is going on trial for his alleged role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. Opening statement...
Mar 10, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell out at least two weeks with rib injury
TORONTO - A rib injury will keep Toronto Maple Leafs starting goaltender Jack Campbell out of the lineup for at least two weeks. Campbell made 26 saves in Toronto's 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken on ...
Mar 10, 2022
Canada's wheelchair curling team qualifies for Paralympic playoffs with comeback win
BEIJING - Canada's wheelchair curlers are in the playoffs of the Beijing Paralympics. The Canadians advanced to the semifinals with a come-from-behind win over Norway on Thursday, finishing with a 7-3...
Mar 10, 2022
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to call in mediator to address athletes' concerns
CALGARY - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton says it will engage an independent, third-party mediator to help address the concerns of its athletes. The national sport organization sent an email outlining its m...
Mar 10, 2022
