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Indiana to lift mask mandate amid concern: 'We’re not ready'
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a speech fr...
Mar 23, 2021
B.C. accelerates vaccine timeline for extremely clinically vulnerable, seniors
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it is accelerating the timeline for the COVID-19 vaccine once again, allowing people who are "extremely clinically vulnerable" and some seniors to book ...
Mar 23, 2021
Saskatchewan premier yet to read report into RCMP handling of Colten Boushie death
REGINA - Saskatchewan's premier says he has yet to read the full report by a complaints commission that found RCMP discriminated against the mother of Colten Boushie -- an Indigenous man who was shot ...
Mar 23, 2021
Homeless shelter future fuels simmering dispute between province, Penticton council
PENTICTON, B.C. - A homeless shelter at the centre of a dispute between the British Columbia government and the City of Penticton was portrayed Tuesday as a drug den and a potential catalyst to spur a...
Mar 23, 2021
Canada's Corey Conners eager to try match play again at WGC event
It's been a while since Corey Conners has played in a match-play event, but he thinks he has enough experience to draw on.Conners, from Listowel, Ont., will be one of two Canadians in the field on Wed...
Mar 23, 2021
Act of kindness from Kamloops dollar store employee comes full circle
KAMLOOPS - A small act of kindness from an employee at a local dollar store has made quite an impact on a teacher at Valleyview Secondary. Dina Chase keeps a collection of snacks in her classroom to t...
Mar 23, 2021
Homeless shelter future fuels simmering dispute between province, Penticton council
PENTICTON, B.C. - The future of a homeless shelter at the centre of a dispute between the British Columbia government and the City of Penticton was debated by council today without any immediate chang...
Mar 23, 2021
British Columbians with pre-existing vulnerabilities can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments next Monday
VICTORIA - B.C.'s Ministry of Health is opening up vaccine appointment booking to those who have pre-existing medical conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.In a news release, t...
Mar 23, 2021
Adult residents of Logan Lake to receive COVID-19 vaccine in three-day clinic in April
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The wait time for a COVID-19 vaccine has just decreased significantly for Logan Lake residents. Interior Health has bumped the community up on the list for an ages 18-plus immunizat...
Mar 23, 2021
Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat 'day-to-day' with lower-body injury: coach
Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green is hopeful some of his ailing centres could soon be back in the lineup. The Canucks (16-17-3) have been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks. Vancouver finished Mo...
Mar 23, 2021
