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B.C. residents who had AstraZeneca vaccine can choose second-dose vaccine
VICTORIA - British Columbians who've had a dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will have the option of choosing their second shot within a four-month interval, the provincial health officer says. D...
May 17, 2021

Saskatchewan Mountie accused in shooting death was off-duty but in uniform: police
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Police in Saskatchewan say they are still trying to determine why a veteran officer allegedly finished his shift last week and, still wearing his uniform, shot and killed a man....
May 17, 2021

Over 20,000 in Grande Prairie have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The City of Grande Prairie recorded six new cases of COVID-19 and 22 recoveries for Sunday, May 16, bringing the active case total in the City down by 16 to 354.The County of Grande Prairie added six ...
May 17, 2021

Data shows recent sexual assault conviction of N.L. police officer not the norm
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - On Monday afternoon, 11 billboards lit up across St. John's with messages supporting the woman who was raped by a local police officer in connection with a gruelling case that shook...
May 17, 2021

Alberta's ICUs seeing record occupancy amid COVID-19's third wave
Alberta Health Services' President and CEO says Alberta Intensive Care Units are currently filled to the highest level they have ever seen.Dr. Verna Yiu made that claim Monday during an update on COVI...
May 17, 2021

Forecasted rain/snow mix Tuesday night leads to special weather statement
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of Northern Alberta, as they say a weather pattern hitting the province could have rain changing to wet snow Tuesday night into Wednes...
May 17, 2021

Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate
Vancouver police have taken the unusual step of naming six alleged gang members after a series of shootings in public places, saying investigators don't expect the conflict to subside. Chief Const. Ad...
May 17, 2021

Snowbirds announce tour continuation on anniversary of fatal crash in B.C.
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Snowbirds air show flight demonstration team is soon to be in the air again trying to bring hope to Canadians. The Canadian Forces says the team based in Moose Jaw, Sask., plans...
May 17, 2021

Canada's summer camps hope to reopen as provinces plan to lift restrictions
Summer camp operators are optimistic they can save the 2021 season - even as the window for overnight camps to reopen is quickly closing. Sleepaway camps were closed in every province except New Bruns...
May 17, 2021

Canada, U.S. air trade grievances in advance of trilateral meeting to talk USMCA
WASHINGTON - Canada and the United States have put their respective grievances on the table in advance of a key meeting about the new North American trade deal. International Trade Minister Mary Ng me...
May 17, 2021