A Montreal doctor whose contributions to women’s health has paved the way to the early detection…
Day: 17 February 2021
More COVID-19 vaccine is coming to B.C., but questions remains about logistics
B.C.’s top doctor says she understands that British Columbians are frustrated by the pace of vaccinations…
Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell claims guard abused her in federal jail
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend claimed through her lawyer Tuesday that a guard physically abused her at…
‘I sobbed all the way home’: Alleged victim takes stand in Kelowna Mountie’s sexual assault trial
Warning: This story contains details readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A woman took the…
Canada sees 51 new coronavirus deaths as total cases top 831K
Another 2,458 people in Canada have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, pushing the total number…
Alberta justice minister accuses feds of targeting ‘law-abiding Canadians’ with new gun legislation
Alberta’s justice minister says he believes the federal government’s newly-tabled firerarms legislation “is more interested in…
Committee tentatively endorses prioritizing Calgary critical workers in vaccine rollout
A Calgary city committee has tentatively approved the idea of advocating for critical workers in the…
‘An eternal optimist’: Friends, family mourn victim of Olymel COVID-19 outbreak
The family of Darwin Doloque is mourning the sudden loss of “a great man” who was…
Alberta pastor fighting COVID-19 rules says he’ll help out if health system is swamped
A church pastor charged by RCMP for allegedly hosting overcrowded Sunday services says if COVID-19 cases…
Mayor requesting inquiry after police forced homeless people out of Edmonton LRT station
Edmonton’s mayor will be asking for a formal inquiry into an incident this weekend, after video…
Alberta RCMP stats show reduced crime rates in 2020
Recent Alberta RCMP efforts have been focusing on repeat offenders, crime trends and using targeted enforcement…
Coronavirus: 4 deaths, 92 new cases for Interior Health region during Family Day weekend
Officials announced four new deaths over the past four days, along with 92 new COVID-19 cases,…
Proposal to build mega subdivision above Naramata Bench fails to gain council support
A hopeful plan to build a massive subdivision in the South Okanagan crashed into a political…
Barricades removed on two Caledonia roads tied to land dispute
A spokesperson for protesters involved in a land dispute in Caledonia says the group will remain…
Phase 1 of Saskatchewan’s coronavirus vaccine plan adds more health-care workers
The Saskatchewan government is adjusting priority sequencing previously established for Phase 1 of its COVID-19 vaccine…
The Animal Food Bank reports record demand in Okanagan amid coronavirus pandemic
The Animal Food Bank is busier than ever. The West Kelowna-based organization has been rapidly growing…
Colourful retro look is in at Canadian women’s curling championship in Calgary
Part retro, part modern, all with new colourful hooks and a dash of pizzazz. Uniforms are…
Hamilton reports 60 new COVID-19 cases, variants a concern in city’s move to ‘red’
Hamilton’s medical officer of health says she’s concerned with the city’s move in the red-control level…
Potential exposure to COVID-19 reported at 2 locations in N.S. Central Zone
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is warning of potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in…
Lethbridge College’s automotive programs to benefit from new vehicle donations
Students at Lethbridge College will have the chance to get their hands dirty with two new…