For the first time in months, the number of weekly confirmed cases in the Okanagan fell…
Day: 19 February 2021
Vancouver police confirm 5 COVID-19 cases, say 27 others isolating
Vancouver police are dealing with five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the department. Spokesperson Sgt. Steve…
Liberal MLA Ellis Ross first to announce plans to seek BC Liberal leadership
Skeena MLA and former elected chief councillor of the Haisla First Nation Ellis Ross is running…
Kelowna Mountie found not guilty of sexual assault
Warning: This story contains details that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. In a surprise…
‘We need a break’: Big White Ski Resort hoping spring break offers financial boost
There’s no shortage of snow at Big White Ski Resort, but the same can’t be said…
Can the flu shot and other routine vaccines protect against COVID-19?
Sometimes the tool you need is right there in the toolbox. None of the COVID-19 vaccines…
EHS Operations to get ambulance recruitment back to pre-COVID levels, improve response times
EHS Operations in Nova Scotia acknowledged in a briefing on Thursday that ambulance response times and…
Saskatchewan asks residents who travelled to get tested twice for coronavirus
Saskatchewan is recommending anyone who has recently travelled outside the province should get tested twice for…
Lethbridge business says enhanced provincial support ‘doesn’t even touch’ pandemic losses
For struggling businesses across Alberta, more support from the province is on the way, but not…
Commons to debate Senate changes to assisted dying bill days before deadline
The House of Commons will wait until Tuesday to debate whether to accept or reject Senate…
Electricity is in the air at Swift Current, Sask., hockey rink
There’s a little electricity in the air at a hockey rink in Swift Current, Sask. Jody…
COVID-19: Grieving Calgary woman asking for exemption on compassionate grounds to mandatory hotel stay
A Calgary woman who wants to attend her mother’s funeral says she can’t afford the cost…
Two Vancouver police officers found ‘reckless’ for use of force during 2016 wellness check
Warning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. An adjudicator has ruled…
Is Alberta ready for Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout?
With news from the federal government Thursday of an accelerated COVID-19 vaccine schedule, Alberta has still…
Coronavirus: New super vaccination centres coming to the West Island
The Bob-Birnie Arena in Pointe-Claire, the Dollard-St-Laurent Sports Centre in Lasalle and the Gerry-Robertson Community Centre…
Montreal-area students get hands-on learning about Black culture
Since it’s Black History Month, educators are trying to come up with innovative ways to teach…
Calgary home sellers go it alone in a hot market — with a little help from a local company
Some Calgary home sellers and buyers are navigating an increasingly red hot housing market on their…
Snowfall causing slick roads in Central, North Okanagan; Highway 33 closed because of collision
A vehicle collision has closed Highway 33 as crews work to assess the situation. According to…
B.C. adds another 617 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths
British Columbia health officials reported 617 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, along with four additional deaths.…
Calgary’s Eau Claire YMCA to permanently close
After more than 30 years in operation, a downtown Calgary recreational facility will be shutting down…