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Norovirus outbreak tied to raw B.C. oysters linked to 91 illnesses in U.S.
Health officials in the United States say a norovirus outbreak linked to raw British Columbia oysters has spread to at least 13 states. A statement posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
Apr 06, 2022
Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children's watchdog
OTTAWA - It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day. Children and youth advocates are hoping that changes this week and the Libe...
Apr 06, 2022
N.L. Bay du Nord oil project highlights tension between economy, climate goals
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As Newfoundland and Labrador awaits word from Ottawa on a proposed new oilfield off the coast of St. John's, Shears Mercer says he's not worried - he's frustrated. Mercer is the may...
Apr 06, 2022
Live updates | Moscow says talks with Ukraine are continuing
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says negotiations with Ukraine are continuing despite allegations of war crimes against civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha. Peskov said Wednesday the talks continued...
Apr 06, 2022
City Hall looking at funding request for Children's Memorial Garden
City council has asked administration to look at a funding request from the group behind building a Children's Memorial Garden in Grande Prairie.Council approved a motion at Monday's meeting asking st...
Apr 06, 2022
RCMP see uptick in break and enters at Grande Prairie businesses for March
Grande Prairie RCMP says there was an uptick in break and enters reported at businesses in the City of Grande Prairie last month. Although there has been an influx in break and enters for both busines...
Apr 06, 2022
Greece: Hospital fire in COVID-19 ward leaves 1 dead
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Fire broke out Wednesday morning in the COVID-19 ward of a hospital in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, leaving one person dead and two seriously injured, firefight...
Apr 06, 2022
Health sector human resources crisis, Broncos memorial : In The News for April 6
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 06, 2022
Progress on $35M Humboldt Broncos permanent memorial slower than expected
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN - The manager for a Saskatchewan city planning a multi-purpose building in remembrance of a deadly junior hockey bus crash four years ago says plans are moving more slowly than ...
Apr 06, 2022
Health workers have a small budget request to tackle the Canadian care crisis: a plan
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to table a budget Thursday against the backdrop of several national and international emergencies and major funding commitments. Chief on that list is addressing...
Apr 06, 2022