WorldNov 05, 2020
Biden campaign urges supporters: 'Stay patient', confident of winning Georgia
Joe Biden's campaign is expressing optimism at the ultimate result of the election but warning supporters to ``stay patient and stay calm'' as vote counting continues. Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said Thursday on a briefing call with reporters that ``the story of today is going to be a very positive story'' for their campaign, but cautioned that as the counting continues, ``we need to allow it to get done and get done well.'' She says the campaign expects their lead to fluctuate in some states as more votes come in. O'Malley Dillon also charged that legal challenges by Presiden
BCNov 05, 2020
Vancouver council waits until staff report in 2021 before making Olympic bid decision
City council will wait until early 2021 before deciding whether Vancouver should make a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. In a message posted on social media, Coun. Melissa De Genova says she successfully delayed her motion until sometime in March 2021. She says the delay will allow time for a staff report on the merits of hosting the Games, and give the public a chance to register to speak on the issue. Council voted seven to four in favour of the referral request. De Genova put forward her original motion earlier this year calling on council to explore the merits of an Olympic bid but the e
BCNov 05, 2020
335 new COVID-19 cases and one death reported in B.C.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia. "Today, we are reporting 335 new cases, including seven epi-linked cases, for a total of 16,135 cases in British Columbia. "There are 3,120 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 7,133 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 12,659 people who tested positive have recovered. "Currently, 92 individuals are hospitalized with CO
WorldNov 04, 2020
Biden wins Michigan, nears 270 electoral votes
Democrat Joe Biden has carried Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, further dismantling Donald Trump's Rust Belt wall of support that helped deliver him the presidency four years ago. The flip from red back to blue was a huge blow to Trump, whose victories in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in 2016 sent him to the White House. Biden also carried Wisconsin, though Pennsylvania hasn't been called yet. Biden's victory in Michigan pushes him to 264 Electoral College votes, six short of the 270 needed to win the White House. Trump is at 214 electoral votes. Nevada, which has six electoral vot
WorldNov 04, 2020
Biden declared winner in Wisconsin; Trump's campaign has requested a recount
Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump in battleground Wisconsin, securing the state's 10 electoral votes and reclaiming a key part of the blue wall that slipped away from Democrats four years ago. The Associated Press called Wisconsin for Biden after election officials in the state said all outstanding ballots had been counted, save for a few hundred in one township and an expected small number of provisional ballots. Trump's campaign has requested a recount. Statewide recounts in Wisconsin have historically changed the vote tally by only a few hundred votes. Biden leads by .624 perce
BCNov 04, 2020
City of Surrey welcomes $15 Million in joint federal & provincial COVID-19 relief funding
While the City of Surrey has and continues to find ways to mitigate economic pressures created by COVID-19, the pandemichas nevertheless created a strain on the City’s finances. Today, the City of Surrey welcomes and is grateful for the nearly $15 million in federal and provincial funding from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments. "The City of Surrey has been working hard to safely navigate through the turbulent waters created by COVID-19," saidMayor Doug McCallum. "The $15 million in funding today helps to stabilize the sound foundation we have built for the city’s fiscal
CanadaNov 04, 2020
Alberta confirms human case of swine flu in central part of province
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says Canada's first confirmed case of H1N2v, a variant swine flu virus found in humans, has been detected in the central part of the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Dr. Keith Lehman, the province's chief veterinarian, say in a statement that it's an isolated case and there's no increased risk to Albertans. The statement says the virus was detected in mid-October after an Albertan with mild influenza-like symptoms sought medical care. Officials say H1N2v is rare with only 27 cases reported globally since 2005, and note there have been no cases in Canad
CanadaNov 04, 2020
Miss Vickie's Canada recalls Kettle Chip products over possible glass contamination
Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling some Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible glass contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold online and in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.Recalled products include Applewood Smoked BBQ, Spicy Dill Pickle, Jalapeno, Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar, Original Recipe, Sweet Southern BBQ, Sweet Chili and Sour Cream and assorted multi-packs.The CFIA says there has been one reported injury associated with the recall. Consumers should not consume the products and retail
CanadaNov 04, 2020
PM Trudeau carefully watching the political drama unfolding in US
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a few words about the US presidential election as he arrived on Parliament Hill this morning. He says he is carefully watching the political drama unfolding south of the border. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet urged Trudeau to continue his neutral position, but told reporters he was under no such obligation. He says if he was a Democrat, he would be asking how come the American people, ``support a man who openly lies, avoids paying his taxes, carries and shares prejudice against so many people.''
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