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Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Avian Winter Texans
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Central Valley) - With its wings widely spread, this American white pelican soars on a resaca in South Texas.
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Bryan Winton retires
The Rio Grande Valley is a favorite…
Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Central Alberta
âEveryone remembers remembering November 11,â Haines said.
At the same time, an open-air service will also be held at the downtown cenotaph, where the Red Deer Regiment!-->!-->!-->…
Canadian Finals Rodeo Brings Action and Economic Boost to Red Deer
Rodeo fans were eager to return to the Canadian rodeo final after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, the CFR was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.Event organizers opted for the province's restriction exemption…
Coronavirus: what’s happening Wednesday in Canada and around the world
The last: In the United States, health workers are administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged five to 11 after they become the last group to be eligible for vaccines. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday…
Hear from the Bank of Canada: The era of record interest rates will soon end
It's time to get your debt back in order. This was not the immediate message the Bank of Canada sent a few days ago, but it is easy to telescope the central bank's announcement that it will hold its key rate in a future where interest…
Roddickton resident searching for answers as town’s only doctor prepares to leave in December
The White Bay Central Health Center in Roddickton-Bide Arm will be physician-free by the end of 2021. (Labrador-Grenfell Health) A Roddickton-Bide Arm man says a doctor shortage in the area is "the tip of the iceberg" as the community!-->!-->…
Australian central bank stops buying bonds as a sign of change in quantitative easing
The Reserve Bank of Australia refused to defend its bond yield target, a pillar of its quantitative easing program, triggering what one trader called "carnage" in the country's sovereign bond market.Markets on Friday pushed the…
Aussie central bank refuses to defend its bond target even as yields climb
RBA skips opportunity to buy April 2024 target bondBond yields climb to 0.46% vs. 0.1% targetFuel market bets on rate hikes from May 2022SYDNEY, October 28 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank on Thursday jumped an opportunity to buy a…
Thursday a little wet otherwise forecast rather dry | Forecast Center
Most of the forecast period over the next 10 days is likely to eventually dry out in north-central…
Central 1 predicts obstacles on path to recovery in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Economic experts at digital banking provider Central 1 predict that British Columbia is on the path to economic recovery, but it won't be smooth.
According to Central 1, British Columbia's economic recovery is driven by!-->…
Dispute with optometrists causes Ottawa patients to watch Quebec clinics
Quebec optometrists say they are responding to dozens of calls from Ontario patients looking for appointments amid the dispute between the Ontario government and its ophthalmologists. In September, 98% of optometrists began denying…
GAMEDAY JETS: Central rival predators are coming to town
Breadcrumb Links Winnipeg Jets NHL Hockey Author of the article: Paul friesen The Nashvlille Predators still have a lot of star power, including Roman Josi on the blue line. Photo by Christian Petersen…
Increase in ground traffic in Canada
The Monchy border crossing in Val Marie is starting to experience a slight increase in the number of motorists entering Canada.
âIn the last month or so, since things have changed, we have seen more and!-->…
Past mayors re-elected in St. Albert, Strathcona County
The mayors of St. Albert and Strathcona County were re-elected on Monday with all polls coming from municipalities neighboring Edmonton. Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank easily won a second term against four opponents, including former…
Washington hears echoes of the 1950s and concerns: is this a cold war with China?
The White House is loath to put a label on this multi-level approach, which may explain why Mr. Biden has yet to deliver a speech describing it in detail. But his actions so far increasingly resemble those of a world of competitive…
Pandemic underlines Regina Public Library’s community connections and services
While many think of borrowing books first when they think of libraries, the central branch of the Regina Public Library has become an especially critical hub for downtown residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. , said the branch…
Chicago murals: Tyrue ‘Slang’ Jones’ Evanston mural not Central Street…
Tyrue "Slang" Jones became "obsessed" with drawing birds as a child because he always saw them in the art books his mother gave him.
The West Humboldt Park artist has been creating ornithological art ever since.
His latest: the…
As gas prices in the Netherlands rise again, this industry expert says: get used to it
Gasoline prices are on the rise again in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking another all-time high for the province. (Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press) Industry expert says he doesn't believe gasoline prices will drop anytime soon, as!-->!-->…
Latest updates: United States to reopen borders with Canada and Mexico
Texas companies have criticized Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to prevent companies from requiring vaccines as the country's partisan fight for mandates escalates.Abbott issued an executive order on Monday saying "no entity in Texas can demand…
A hot week ahead! | Time
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB / WSHM) - We have a hot week ahead with temperatures hitting 70 degrees every day.…
Environment Canada expects dry conditions to continue, but rain and possibly snow in the long-term…
An aerial view of the Bell Fire near Hudson Bay. Photo submitted.Environment Canada says rain and perhaps a few snowflakes are on their way to the areas of east-central Saskatchewan most affected by the wildfires, but it is too early to…
The fight to end hunger on Canadian university campuses
Forty percent of post-secondary students in Canada are food insecure. Schools and other students find solutions.
It's common for post-secondary students to survive on an inferior diet of ramen noodles,…
Canada miss important pieces for World Cup qualifying showdown with Mexico
Canada will miss important pieces when they face Mexico at the historic Azteca Stadium in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying games on Thursday.
Coach John Herdman said veteran goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who is recovering from COVID, did not…
CANADIAN EQUITIES – Toronto index pulls back as energy stocks and inflation worries weigh
(Update prices, add a comment)By Amal SOctober 6 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday as energy stocks tracked lower oil prices, sentiment still reeling over concerns over rising inflation.At 9:42 a.m. ET (1342 GMT), the…
Some Manitoba religious leaders welcome new COVID-19 restrictions, others say they are dividing
As new COVID-19 restrictions take effect for faith-based organizations, some are backing down, while other religious leaders say they have already required or encouraged only fully vaccinated people to attend their services. Under the…
Canada cites US treaty in Line 5 pipeline dispute with Michigan
DETROIT - Canada invoked a treaty with the United States and on Monday asked a judge to stay litigation over Michigan's efforts to shut down a Great Lakes pipeline.Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau has made it clear that his…
Nova Scotia reports 86 new COVID-19 cases Monday: active number drops to 231
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia reports 86 new cases of COVID-19 and 94 recoveries over the weekend.
Public health indicates that as of Friday, there are 67 new cases in the central zone, 13 cases in the west zone, five cases in…
Panda Game revelers flip the car on Russell Avenue
Thousands of people descended on the Sandy Hill area after the annual Panda Game football game on Saturday, with revelers overturning a vehicle on Russell Avenue. According to Ottawa police, most of the afternoon following the game…
Army heads to Alberta as it combats fourth wave of COVID-19
Hospital staff at the Peter Lougheed Center in Calgary wait to screen essential visitors for COVID-19 precautions on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Jeff McIntosh / The Canadian Press Public Safety Canada said a Canadian Armed Forces…
Days of Rage: Angry voters brought new tensions to 2021 election campaign
Scott Simms ran in seven federal elections and won six. And while he accepted his 264-vote loss on September 20 fairly easily, the longtime Liberal MP is struggling to come to terms with what he went through during the election campaign…
Toronto FC’s Shaffelburg called up to Canadian squad for World Cup qualifying
Head-turning winger Jacob Shaffelburg, who has turned heads in recent games for Toronto FC, has been called up by Canada for their next round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.
The 21-year-old from Port Williams, Nova Scotia, joins a 27-man…
The Maroons acquire LeGood for experience, scoring
Breadcrumb Links Sports Local sports Newly acquired forward Isaac LeGood is scheduled to make his Chatham Maroons debut on Friday in St. Thomas. Author of the article: Marc Malone Adam Pizzo (20) of the…
Indigenous leaders call on Canadians to ‘own their own truth’ on National Day for Truth…
Canadians are called to âown their own truthâ about the history of the country and the treatment of Indigenous peoples on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day became a federal…
Youngest Albertan dies of COVID-19 in central area
The fifth COVID-19 death for the town of Drumheller since the start of the pandemic was reported by the province on Wednesday, September 22; on the same day, a total of 20 deaths from COVID-19 were reported across the province and…
Watch here: Health officials to showcase latest COVID-19 modeling for the Netherlands at 2:00 p.m.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqDG2o0QBmA As health officials try to contain a growing outbreak of COVID-19 in central Newfoundland, an Eastern Health clinical scientist and professor of medicine at Memorial University predicts that…
Central Florida experts look at vaccine mix
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida - Some people who didn't get Pfizer for the first two doses are now wondering if they can mix and match with a Pfizer booster.
What would you like to know
CDC last week approved recommendations to offer third…
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, NL changes travel restrictions and suspends Atlantic bubble
Newfoundland and Labrador interim Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rosann Seviour, announced 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday. (Patrick Butler / Radio-Canada) Newfoundland and Labrador added 14 new cases of COVID-19!-->!-->…
Evidence links DNA of Dartmouth prison victim to three inmates
Stephen Anderson's blood was found on shoes and clothing seized from three inmates after being attacked in his cell at Dartmouth Prison in December 2019, a Nova Scotia Supreme Court trial for six men charged with…
Team USA Hockey announces men’s and women’s tournament schedules – NBC Chicago
The 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing are just over four months away, and on Monday Team USA announced its schedules for the men's and women's hockey tournaments at the Games.
The men's team, which lost in the quarter-finals to…
Central Texas teenager on road to recovery after 8-month battle with rare COVID-19 disease
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) - Nikko Dalesandro loves baseball. He loves fishing. The past 8 months he just tried to feel strong enough to do both.
âWhat I went through, I wish no one, no one in the…
China welcomes Huawei executive house, Trudeau embraces Canadians freed by Beijing
SHENZHEN, China / TORONTO, Sept. 25 (Reuters) - Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday, ending his nearly three-year extradition fight in the United States, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1,000…
Huawei CFO quits Canada after US agreement on fraud charges
Sept. 24 (Reuters) - Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou returned to China on Friday after reaching a deal with U.S. prosecutors to end the bank fraud case against her, easing a point of tension between China and the United States.Hours after news of…
An evening of comebacks, for the Cornwall Jr. A Colts and for CCHL
Breadcrumb Links Sports Local sports Hockey Author of the article: Todd Hambleton Release date : Sep 24, 2021 ⢠55 minutes ago ⢠2 minutes to read ⢅
Technical discussion: Showers this morning, giving way to partial clearing later in the day. |…
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Litchfield, Hartford and Fairfield counties until this morning.TONIGHT…
Nova Scotia Reports 95th COVID-19 Death, 41 New Cases Thursday
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia health officials reported the province's 95th death from COVID-19 on Thursday.
In a press release, NS Health says a woman in her 80s has died in the central area.
"My sincere condolences…
First COVID-19 death of person under 20 reported in Alberta
For the first time, an Albertan under 20 with COVID-19 has died. Alberta Health says she was under 20 and lived in the central area. The province's data site suggests she was 18. His death was among 20 reported Wednesday in the…
Ontarians are now required to show proof of vaccination to access certain sites
TORONTO - Ontario's new COVID-19 vaccination certificate system takes effect today. Customers at restaurants, nightclubs, gymnasiums, sports facilities and other venues must present a full vaccination receipt along with government…
COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: 372 new cases, 5 deaths, another hospitalization record
Five more people with COVID-19 have died in Saskatchewan and the province continues to see an increase in hospitalizations. The government reported 372 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday - 146 new cases fewer than those reported on Monday.…
Liberals return St. John’s East and roam Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame
Liberal candidate Joanne Thompson won St. John's East, replacing outgoing NDP MP Jack Harris. (Terry Roberts / CBC) The Liberals won a seat in Newfoundland and Labrador, while remaining behind the stronghold Coast of Bays-Central-Notre!-->!-->…
Live coverage of the federal election by VOCM is ongoing
It's federal election day in Canada and polling stations will soon be closed in Newfoundland and Labrador.
VOCM News live coverage is officially underway.
Linda Swain and Paddy Daly will be on the air for the next few hours…
5 things to know for September 20: Coronavirus, immigration, Canada, Afghanistan, UN
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By AJ Willingham, CNN
What is "stagflation?" This is a time of high inflation and stagnant economic growth, and it can be a losing game for economic policymakers. Unfortunately, it seems that a slight stagflation has…
Muslim group calls for resignation of Conservative Nova Scotia candidate
The Canadian Council of Imams is asking the federal Conservative candidate for Central Nova to resign from the race, saying Steven Cotter has refused to engage with them on issues of Islamophobia, racism and discrimination. In a statement…
“Really frustrating”: Racialized people feel ignored during federal election campaign
TORONTO - With recent racist attacks in the country and racism against campaigning candidates, racialized people living in Canada express concern that systemic racism has not been at the forefront of chiefs' messages party.…
Senator King urges Biden to open northern border to vaccinated Canadians
Senator Angus King of Maine is part of a group of senators calling on President Biden to open the northern border to vaccinated Canadians by October.
In a letter to Biden, the group highlighted the economic and emotional strains the…
COVID-19: Walk-in vaccination clinic at Okanagan High School hopes to increase access, IHA says
Interior Health is working closely with central Okanagan public schools to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the region.
They held a walk-in vaccination clinic Thursday at George Elliot High School in Lake Country.The walk-in…
NextGen Golf Tournament a ‘Really Big Deal’ for the Hollinger
This season, Ayrton Long wanted to focus more on golf and try to get into tournaments.
The teenager from Elliot Lake is one of some 90 competitors on the Links this weekend at Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins for the NextGen Fall…
Nelson School’s forgotten storage delivers a treasure trove of history
A long neglected and crammed storage room at the Central School in Nelson, British Columbia, has produced more than a century of documents and photos, fascinating historians and local educators. "Lots of information here, about 60 boxes…
Verdict awaited today in trial of Linda O’Leary, accused of fatal boating accident
A verdict is awaited today in the trial of Linda O'Leary, accused of a boating accident that killed two people in central Ontario two years ago. O'Leary, the wife of famous businessman Kevin O'Leary, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of…
A look at September and the rest of the fall season in Colorado
DENVER - Fall is an enigma in Colorado.One of the most pleasant and certainly the most beautiful times of the year, it is also a time when the weather does not seem to decide. Summer is over and winter has not started, but we can still…
September 7: Nova Scotia issues COVID-19 exposure advisories for central and northern areas, WestJet…
Nova Scotia Health Public Health has issued a notice of potential COVID-19 exposure to locations in central and northern areas and on a WestJet flight.
Anyone who has worked or visited the following locations on the…
Alberta health departments postpone elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases rise
Alberta Health Services is postponing scheduled surgeries across the province to build capacity in intensive care units as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase. "When I spoke to the media earlier this week, I said the pressure on…
Poulin scores in overtime, Canada wins its 1st world title since 2012 | YourCentralValley.com…
Posted: Aug 31, 2021 / 7:56 PM PDT
/ Update: Aug 31, 2021 / 8:41 PM PDT Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens, left, and teammate Blayre Turnbull celebrate the!-->…
Calgary Pride Festival returns with murals, virtual parade, food trucks and more
The Calgary Pride Festival kicks off Friday, and new art installations by LGBTQ artists and special events help shine the spotlight on the community. Calgary Pride has partnered with the city, Calgary Arts Development and Shaw…
The number of people with high blood pressure has doubled worldwide, according to a large study
A giant global study finds that the number of people over 30 with high blood pressure has doubled in the past 30 years, and more than half of them go untreated for it.
That's even though there are many cheap…
Obituary of Ruth Kerr (1920 – 2021) – Albany, NY
Ruth Fink Kerr, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, passed away peacefully on August 12 at the Kingsway Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY. She was 100 years old. Ruth was born in New York on December 29, 1920 to…
Reading of the Mendicino-Mayorkas meeting makes no mention of the travel imbalance between Canada…
WASHINGTON - Canada's Immigration Minister discussed Canada-U.S. Border issues with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday.But the federal government's official report of the meeting between Marco Mendicino and…
Vaccinated Americans Can Resume Visiting Canada
Canada lifts its ban on Americans crossing the border for shopping, vacations or sightseeing on Monday, but the United States maintains similar restrictions for Canadians, as part of a bumpy return to normal following the bans…
Health officials close nightclubs and bars, placing limits on gatherings in central Okanagan, B.C.
Further health restrictions are being reintroduced for the central Okanagan in British Columbia to manage a continuing increase in COVID-19 cases, officials said on Friday. There will be limits on the number of people allowed to assemble,…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Friday
The last: The Philippines on Friday placed their capital region Manila under a two-week lockdown as the Southeast Asian country's Ministry of Health reported 10,623 new cases of the coronavirus, the largest increase in a infection day…
Why is food bank use increasing as the pandemic subsides? Officials are not sure
Breadcrumb Links Local News More people are using London's food bank as the pandemic eases, but it's unclear why. Author of the article: Randy Richmond Release date : 05 Aug 2021 ⢠34 minutes ago…
Sask. has the largest “extreme fire hazard” area in the country: Natural Resources…
Saskatchewan leads the country in terms of area considered to be at "extreme fire risk," according to a map generated by Natural Resources Canada. At 12 p.m. CST as of Tuesday, most of the province was at extreme fire risk. The affected…
Latest coronavirus: Canada’s central bank will permanently adopt a hybrid work model for staff
The governor of Alabama, the least vaccinated state in the United States, has blamed "unvaccinated people" for a recent increase in Covid-19 cases.Kay Ivey said "people are supposed to have common sense" when a reporter asked her what it…
At least 25 dead as rains flood central China’s Henan province
Heavy rains have hit Henan since the weekend; more rain forecastProvincial capital Zhengzhou, a dozen more cities floodedTwelve dead in the flooded metro of the provincial capital"Flood prevention efforts are very difficult," Xi says"No…
FirstFT: BNY Mellon joins State Street in crypto trading push
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribe to our Asia, Europe / Africa or Americas edition to receive it directly to your inbox every morning of the weekTwo of the world's largest…
The Olympics will finally begin, 1 year later and far from Tokyo
FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Skippy the yellow kangaroo with green legs was affixed to the railing of First Base, watching the Australia Spirit become the first team to train at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, seven weeks after quitting.…
New Zealand and Canadian central banks change outlook
Over the past week, the US dollar has slowly but surely gained against all of its rivals. At the close of New York trading on Friday (Saturday morning, Sydney), the Dollar Index (USD / DXY), a prime indicator of the value of the…
OLYMPIC CENTER: Flights to Tokyo
The University of Tennessee has always been well represented at the Summer Games, and the Tokyo Olympics will be no different as 19 Vols and Lady Vols past, present and future will compete on behalf of…
The Last: Hungary will offer 3rd photos from August | YourCentralValley.com KSEE24
BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Hungarian government will offer citizens the option of receiving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting in August, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
The third injection will be available to…
The risk of a real estate crisis and the rise of the loonie are good news for the Canadian economy
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem made optimistic comments when he met with reporters on Wednesday following his latest monetary policy report. But, as usual, the risks to the economy make it much more interesting to read. One of…
How to cool your home or building to better handle higher temperatures
Brenda Perez thought the recent heat wave in British Columbia would be nothing compared to the summers in her native Mexico. However, as her high-rise condo - framed by floor-to-ceiling windows - baked at temperatures above 40C, the…
California wildfires progress as heat wave hits western United States | News from the United States…
Firefighters struggled to contain a wildfire that exploded in northern California in searing temperatures as another heat wave blanketed the western United States, triggering an excessive heat warning for areas interior and desert.
Death…
Climate must be at the heart of US-Mexico-Canada relations
Mexico's energy policies continue to raise red flags among its North American neighbors, and for good reason. During a visit to Mexico to commemorate the first anniversary of the new North American trade agreement, US and Canadian trade…
Forecast for central AL: hot and humid with scattered thunderstorms today throughout the weekend
We will have a very hot and humid Friday thanks to the humidity brought from the Gulf of Mexico by Elsa and a low low pressure sitting in northern Alabama. This will lead to scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Not all of…
The City of Mission signs an alliance with Mazatlán, becoming sister cities
MISSION, Texas (KVEO) - The City of Mission has signed an alliance with the city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa in Mexico â the first step in becoming twin cities.
The mayor of the mission, Dr Armando…
Climate change is frying the northern hemisphere with unprecedented heat, hundreds dead and a city…
Lytton hit 49.6 degrees Celsius (121.3 degrees Fahrenheit), astonishing for the city of just 250 people nestled in the mountains, where June highs are typically around 25 degrees. Last week, however, her nights were warmer than her…
Active COVID-19 cases drop below 1,000 as Alberta lifts restrictions
Alberta has reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 48 hours, as active cases fell below 1,000 on Friday. The province recorded 67 cases on June 30 and 43 cases on July 1, as Alberta lifted almost all of its remaining public…
338Canada: Conservatives continue to fall behind
Philippe J. Fournier: The last ballot suggests that the Conservatives are overthrown by an unpopular leader, placing the Liberals in solid majority territory
In what was likely the last federal ballot…
ACCC Rejects “Certified Humane” Trademark Application in Australia
An application by the US organization Humane Farm Animal Care to register its âCertified Humaneâ mark in Australia has been rejected by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
A range…
Developer high in Montreal at heart of Florida tower collapse investigation
MONTREAL - The Florida condo tower that collapsed Thursday was built in the 1980s by a developer high in Montreal, who left Canada amid a tax controversy and then built a real estate empire. His work is now at the heart of the…
Edmonton rally demanding protection of Muslim women draws hundreds
Just days after the attack on two Muslim women in St. Albert, hundreds of people attended an anti-hate rally in Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. Organizers called on Edmontonians to come together and demand action to protect…
World central banks launch new campaign against crypto
China's recent crackdown on cryptocurrencies has been devastating for those who jumped on the Bitcoin bandwagon this spring after a new buying spree sent digital units soaring to record levels. And a report released Wednesday by the…
Latest coronavirus: Trudeau hopes to reopen Canada’s borders in a few weeks
Anthony Fauci said the Delta variant of Covid-19 now accounts for about one in five new infections in the United States, describing the new strain as the âgreatest threatâ to the country's efforts to…
Nova Scotia reports zero new COVID-19 cases on Monday
New Scotland·UpdateNova Scotia did not report any new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the first day since the end of March with no new cases. There are now 79 known active cases in the province.There are now 79 known active…
Vigil organized for a 12-year-old killed in “exceptionally disturbing” stab wounds
About 25 people marched to a makeshift roadside memorial on Sunday afternoon to pay their respects to a 12-year-old boy killed in a violent altercation in north-central Winnipeg. Teddy bears and flowers were left on a tree in the…
Eastern Ontario Hockey League wants its players back on the ice
Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL) officials say being left out of Ontario's fast-track return-to-play plan is hurting its players. Last week, Ontario announced it would accelerate its return-to-play plan for professional and elite…
Kelowna church accused of breaking charity law by supporting local school board candidate
Church in Kelowna, British Columbia, is criticized for providing a worshiper with a platform to promote her candidacy to become a local school trustee - an action that could violate the Canada Revenue Agency's rule on organizations…
US border restrictions extended as Canada scrambles to vaccinate
TORONTO - Border restrictions on non-essential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said Friday, as Canada strives to fully immunize a higher percentage of Canadians.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair…
Invasive clam species found in Central Kootenay River, conservationists urge boaters to stop spread
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking the public for help in preventing the spread of an invasive freshwater species called the Asian clam. The non-native clams were found in the Pend D'Oreille River this…
Bank of Canada sees signs of cooling in hot housing market
A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on May 23, 2017. REUTERS / Chris WattieOTTAWA, June 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is starting to see signs of a slowdown in the country's scorching…