IndiaJan 12, 2021
Farm laws: Sikh museum set up at Singhu Border to inspire protesting farmers
The ongoing farmers' protest against farm laws entered 47th Day on January 11.A sikh museum was set up at the Singhu Border to inspire the protesting farmers and keep their morale high. The museum portrays the story of the sacrifices made by the community. So far, more than 70 farmers have died in the ongoing protest. The museum at the site has been set up by the Sikh Heritage and Culture Society.
BCJan 12, 2021
B.C. crosses grim milestone of 1,000 COVID-19 deaths; 1,475 cases reported today
British Columbia's top doctor says the first dose of a vaccine for COVID-19 gives "amazing" immunity, so the government's decision to allow for a 35-day gap before the second dose is administered is rooted in science. Dr. Bonnie Henry's statements come as B.C. recorded a grim milestone Monday, reaching 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths. She says the decision to delay the second shot is about maximizing the vaccines' distribution, while balancing the supply and making sure the province has a safe and effective immunization program. Dr. Henry says the first dose primes the immune system while the s
BCJan 12, 2021
Canucks were back on the ice this morning after concerns about a possible COVID-19 exposure halted practice yesterday
Members of the Vancouver Canucks were back on the ice this morning after concerns about a possible COVID-19 exposure halted practice yesterday. The team says practice resumed at 11 a.m., and a media availability will be held later in the day. Team officials said in a social media post yesterday that practice had been cancelled "due to an abundance of caution" bud didn't say if the possible exposure involved a player or member of the coaching staff. The Canucks and the rest of the NHL launch a COVID-19-shortened 2021 season starting Wednesday. Vancouver would be in Edmonton to take on the Oile
WorldJan 12, 2021
Biden says "getting vaccines in people's arms" as quickly as possible is top priority; Biden gets second dose of vaccine
US president-elect Joe Biden has received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. It comes three weeks after the 78 year old got his first dose with television cameras rolling in an attempt to reassure the American public. Biden got his first dose of vaccine in December last year. Speaking in Newark, Delaware, Biden says too many people are losing their lives to COVID-19. Biden says his top priority is "getting vaccines in people's arms" as quickly as possible.
BCJan 11, 2021
Vancouver police officer suspended, facing charges of theft, breach of trust and drug possession
A Vancouver police officer has been suspended and is facing charges of theft, breach of trust and drug possession linked to alleged on-duty activities. A statement from the VPD says Constable Neil Logan, who is in his early 40s, is no longer an active member of the department. It says the charges are linked to offences alleged to have occurred in Vancouver between May and October of last year. While a 20 year old associate of Logan also faces trafficking and possession charges. Police say an additional charge of theft and a charge of possession of a controlled substance have also been approve
CanadaJan 11, 2021
Canada maintained an average of 7,672 daily cases of COVID-19 during first week of January
The latest figures from the Public Health Agency of Canada indicate that as of Sunday night, there have been 660,289 reported cases of COVID-19 since the outset of the pandemic, including 16,950 deaths. There were 84,567 active infections, with a daily average of 7,672 new cases across Canada from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7. During the same period, an average of 4,336 people with COVID-19 were being treated in hospital, including 811 in intensive care. The federal agency says COVID-19 is spreading rapidly among all ages groups. Although the infection rate remains highest for people aged 80 and older, w
WorldJan 11, 2021
'Incitement of insurrection': U.S. House begins push to get Trump out of White House
The US House of Representatives is working swiftly to try to oust President Donald Trump from office. Republicans blocked a resolution introduced this morning calling on Vice President Mike Pence and the federal cabinet to invoke their constitutional authority to remove Trump from office. But the full House is set to hold a roll call vote on that resolution tomorrow, and it's expected to pass. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Pence will have 24 hours to respond before the House proceeds to Plan B, impeachment on a single charge of incitement of insurrection. A vote on that could come Wednesday
BCJan 11, 2021
Indigenous leaders are encouraging people to get first doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Indigenous leaders are encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and start getting COVID-19 vaccines. The encouragement comes as First Nations across Canada start receiving doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Six of 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island were priority recipients of doses of Moderna's vaccine last week. Mariah Charleson, vice-president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, says the council employs nurses who are among those administering vaccinations so people see a familiar face they know and trust. She says health officials need to work with communities to ensure the
BCJan 11, 2021
Three units at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver linked to COVID-19 outbreak: memo
Officials at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver confirm a COVID-19 outbreak has spread to two more units at its cardiac centre. In a memo to staff, the director of the St. Paul's Hospital Heart Centre says the outbreak declared last week on one unit has spread to a second unit and an intensive care unit. The memo, issued late Sunday on behalf of centre directors Amanda Harvey and Dr. Sean Virani, says the outbreak is on units 5A, 5B and the Cardiac Care Intensive Care Unit. The memo does not say how many patients, staff or visitors may be involved and a spokesman for Providence Health,
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