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Restrictions on non-essential travel take effect in B.C.
New restrictions meant to stop non-essential travel to, out of, and around B.C. are now in effect.The province's Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says this means travel is prohibited outside of one's ...
Apr 23, 2021
Coal exploration halted on Category 2 lands in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta is immediately halting exploration in the Rocky Mountains while it continues to consult the public about coal mines.A panel struck to carry out consultations says it is responding t...
Apr 23, 2021
Boucher diagnosed with sprained MCL, will miss next three games at least
MIAMI - Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher will miss at least the next three games with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Boucher suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly in Wednesday's victory ...
Apr 23, 2021
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will halt all new fracking permits in California starting in 2024, using his executive authority to take on the state's powerful oil and gas indus...
Apr 23, 2021
National advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people 30 and older can get a shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if they do not want to wait for an alternative. The National Advisory Committee on Im...
Apr 23, 2021
HFCRD opts out of piloting draft K-6 curriculum
A third Peace Region school division has decided not to pilot the new draft Grade K-6 curriculum next school year, as the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has opted out.In a release issued Frida...
Apr 23, 2021
IIHF head defends lack of Plan B for cancelled women's world hockey championship
International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel says the cancelled women's world hockey championship did not have a Plan B because it didn't appear there was need for one, and it wasn't logis...
Apr 23, 2021
National advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people 30 and older can get a shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if they do not want to wait for an alternative. The National Advisory Committee on Im...
Apr 23, 2021
Quebec adds $233 million to fight domestic violence after spate of killings this year
MONTREAL - Quebec is investing an additional $223 million into the fight against domestic violence in the wake of a spate of femicides this year. At least 10 women have been killed by their male partn...
Apr 23, 2021
Grant Berg Art Gallery named finalist for Alberta Business Award of Distinction
The Grant Berg Art Gallery in Grande Prairie has been named a finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction 2021.The Gallery is just one of two businesses in the Peace Country to be named as...
Apr 23, 2021