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BCNov 24, 2020

1,933 COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths reported in B.C.; Dr. Henry says this pandemic is like ironman championship

British Columbia health officials are working to clear up confusion surrounding COVID-19 restriction guidelines announced last week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix spent part of their news conference Monday explaining what counts as an event or social gathering. Non-essential travel is not recommended across the province, and worship services along with community and social events have been suspended. Dr. Henry and Dix announced 1,933 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, along with 17 additional deaths for a total of 348 people since the p
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BCNov 24, 2020

Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation

Longtime legislature member Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation on Saturday. Bond has been a member of the legislature since 2001, representing Prince George-Valemount, and served in cabinet, including as justice minister and deputy premier in the province's previous Liberal government. Bond says in a statement that she is looking forward to holding the NDP government accountable over the coming months. The NDP won 57 seats in last month's provincial election to form a majority government. The Liberals won 28 seats and the Gr
CanadaNov 23, 2020

Canadian Armed Forces to formally apologize to victims for sexual misconduct

Victims of sexual misconduct within the Canadian Armed Forces will receive an apology from the military's commander. However, it's not clear if it will delivered by outgoing chief of the defence staff, General Jonathan Vance, or his still-to-be-named successor. The apology is part of a 900 million dollar settlement agreement that the federal government reached last year with current and former military members, as well as civilian Defence Department employees, after a class-action lawsuit against the Forces. A lawyer who represented the plaintiffs says the apology gives victims a chance to he
BCNov 23, 2020

Hudson's Bay Coquitlam store shuttered over the weekend for non-payment of rent

The Hudson's Bay outlet in Coquitlam is the latest to run afoul of its landlord in a dispute over rental payments. The Coquitlam store was shuttered over the weekend for non-payment of rent, just the latest in a series of problems that have seen judges in Quebec and Ontario order the retailer to pay rents to various shopping mall landlords. A spokesman for one of the landlords says the court rulings are welcome and the retailer and its "New York-based private-equity owners" must honour obligations to pay rent. The ruling from Quebec reminds Hudson's Bay that it cannot take the law into its ow
CanadaNov 23, 2020

Conservatives say new commercial rent-relief program has taken too long to arrive; call for a halt to the audits of small businesses that have received federal wage subsidy

The Opposition Conservatives say a new commercial rent-relief program offered by the federal government has taken too long to arrive, and there are still shortcomings in the related legislation that have yet to be fixed. Conservative small business critic Pat Kelly says December's rent is due in about a week, and today is the first day that businesses can apply for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. The Conservatives are accusing the Trudeau government of circumventing the will of Parliament by failing to push off audits of small businesses that have received the federal wage subsidy. He
BCNov 23, 2020

Base jumper recovering from minor injuries after being rescued in Squamish

A base jumper is recovering from minor injuries after being rescued from the face of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish on the weekend. BC Emergency Health Services says the call came Saturday afternoon and search and rescue crews flew to the top of the mountain to begin a highly technical rope rescue in the dark. The man's sail got caught after he jumped, causing him to collide with the mountain's west face, where he was able to tie himself to a tree and call for help. Rescuers descended and reached the man, securing him in a harness before lowering him to the ground.
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BCNov 23, 2020

Fraser Health warning of two possible COVID-19 exposures at a gym in Burnaby and a nail salon in Langley

Fraser Health is warning of two possible exposures to COVID-19 at a gym in Burnaby and a nail salon in Langley. The health authority is warning people who were at Gritt Athletics between November 9th and 12th to self-isolate for 14 days starting the last time they were at the gym. It's warning anyone who was at Haven Nails and Spa between November 14th and 17th to do the same. There were more than 7,100 active cases in BC as of the province's last update and the latest numbers from over the weekend are expected later today.
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BCNov 23, 2020

BC's seniors advocate is calling for rapid testing of all staff at long-term care homes

As COVID-19 infections surge, BC's seniors advocate is calling for rapid testing of all staff at long-term care homes. Isobel Mackenzie says rapid tests that produce results within 30 minutes could help catch infected staff who aren't experiencing symptoms and who could unknowingly spread the illness. About 3.8 million of the tests that don't need to be processed in a lab recently arrived in Canada and many provincial health authorities across the country are still evaluating how to use them. BC's provincial health officer, Doctor Bonnie Henry, has said the rapid tests are not as sensitive as
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CanadaNov 23, 2020

Long-awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 opens today

Businesses struggling to pay the bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying today for a long-awaited new commercial rent-relief program offered by the federal government.The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy replaces an earlier rent-support program for businesses introduced in the spring that saw little pickup because it relied on landlords to apply for help.The new program will cover up to 65 per cent of rent or commercial mortgage interest on a sliding scale based on revenue declines, with an extra 25 per cent available to the hardest-hit firms.Federal cabinet min

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AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices

Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr
AlbertaJun 23, 2026

Edmonton Lifts Water Supply Alert After Stormwater System Stabilizes

The City of Edmonton has lifted the water supply alert that was issued on Sunday following several days of heavy rainfall. In an advisory released late Monday, officials said residents can return to their normal routines as the city's stormwater system has now stabilized. The recent downpours put significant pressure on multiple stormwater systems, raising concerns about flooding and sewer backups. In response, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack and utility provider Epcor had urged residents to minimize their water use. Epcor spokesperson Martin Kennedy said the company responded to more than 600 cal
CanadaJun 23, 2026

Hearing Delayed in Halifax Newborn Death Case Pending Autopsy Report

Two people charged in connection with the discovery of a newborn's body outside Halifax appeared by video conference in Nova Scotia provincial court on Monday. Sukhpreet Singh, 23, and his wife, Ramandeep Kaur, 26, remain in custody and are charged with concealing the body of a child, indignity to human remains and obstructing a police investigation. The case was adjourned until July 24 as investigators await the results of an autopsy report. According to police, the investigation began on May 22 when a 23-year-old woman, described as a relative of Singh, arrived at a hospital in serious condi
WorldJun 22, 2026

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo rise to 1,003, death toll reaches 254

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,003, with approximately 254 deaths reported since the outbreak began, according to the country's Health Ministry. In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said 100 people in Ituri province have recovered from the disease since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026. Another 365 patients remain hospitalized or are being treated in isolation centres. Health officials said tracing people who have come into contact with infected patients remains the biggest challenge in containing the outbreak. Accordin
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CanadaJun 22, 2026

Three dead, including police officer, in Montreal shooting during operation targeting armed suspect

A Montreal police officer, an armed suspect and a civilian were killed during a shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday while police were attempting to apprehend an armed individual. A second officer was taken to hospital in critical condition. According to the Montreal Police Service, officers were carrying out an operation involving an armed suspect when a violent confrontation broke out. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and said the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities issued an emergency alert through