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Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government's spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where a devastating megadrought has taken ro...
Mar 18, 2021
Member of military police charged in relation to racist pictures
OTTAWA - A member of Canada's military police has been charged with two counts of violating the Armed Forces' disciplinary code after allegedly spreading racist pictures. The Department of National De...
Mar 18, 2021
B.C. auto insurance rebate cheques delayed after 'criminal' cyberattack: minister
VICTORIA - The minister responsible for British Columbia's public auto insurance agency says a "criminal" cyberattack will delay COVID-19 rebate cheques that were supposed to be in the mail this week....
Mar 18, 2021
Helping Canada reach vaccine 'parity' critical to reopening border: U.S. congressman
WASHINGTON - A member of Congress says it's vital for the U.S. to help Canada reach vaccine 'parity' in order to get their shared border back open. New York Rep. Brian Higgins is cheering news of a Wh...
Mar 18, 2021
Canada's Messing thrilled to compete with teammates he hasn't seen in a year
When COVID-19 forced the closure of gyms in Alaska, Keegan Messing got creative. The Canadian figure skater hoisted the batteries out of two cars, and used the 36-pound car parts as weights. His chain...
Mar 18, 2021
Exiled Belarusian politician urges Canada to speak out in support of democracy
OTTAWA - The exiled opposition leader of Belarus says she is an "accidental" revolutionary who threw herself into the dangerous political arena of her country only out of love for her people, husband ...
Mar 18, 2021
SOUND OFF: British Columbians deserve a smooth, efficient vaccine rollout
WHEN IT COMES TO B.C.'S VACCINE ROLLOUT, British Columbians need clarity and competence from their government. They need an administration that can implement the processes required to book vaccination...
Mar 18, 2021
U.S. working on plan to lend doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON - The White House says it is working on a plan to lend 1.5 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Canada and an additional 2.5 million doses to Mexico. Press secretary ...
Mar 18, 2021
Atwood, Grisham among contributors to pandemic novel
NEW YORK - One of the first novels about the pandemic will be a collaborative effort, with Margaret Atwood, John Grisham and Celeste Ng among the writers. The Authors Guild Foundation announced Thursd...
Mar 18, 2021
Horgan commits to finding support for not-for-profit BCHL teams such as Merritt Centennials
MERRITT, B.C. - Last week, the BC Hockey League was finally given the green light to return to action with a condensed regular season. The Merritt Centennials will be playing in the Chilliwack 'pod' s...
Mar 18, 2021
