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Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:18 -0700
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 340,259 new vaccinations administered for a total of 16,597,932 doses given. Nationwide, 1,285,391 people or 3....

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:16 -0700
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.There are 1,299,572 confirmed cases in Canada.Canada: 1,299,572 confirmed cases (78,039 active, 1,196,819 resolved, 24,714 deaths).*The total case ...

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:15 -0700
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program ...

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700
Indigenous leaders call for clarity, investigation into RCMP after B.C. shooting
PORT ALBION, B.C. — Indigenous leaders are calling for an investigation into the conduct of Mounties on Vancouver Island after two members of a small First Nation were shot by police in the last three months. A Tla-o-qui-aht woman was badly inj...

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:53:21 -0700
Indigenous New Zealand lawmaker censured for haka protest
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Indigenous New Zealand lawmaker was thrown out of Parliament's debating chamber Wednesday for performing a Maori haka in protest at what he said were racist arguments.Rawiri Waititi's stance came after ongoing deba...

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:09:42 -0700
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state television reported Wednesday that the country's former firebrand president will run again for office in upcoming elections in June.Broadcast footage showed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by supporters to ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:06:43 -0700
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state television reported Wednesday that the country's former firebrand president will run again for office in upcoming elections in June.Broadcast footage showed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by supporters to ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:57:36 -0700
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state television has reported that former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is registering as a candidate to return to the same office in upcoming elections.Broadcast footage showed Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by support...

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:01:14 -0700
No winning ticket for Tuesday's $30 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $30 million jackpot in Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw.The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on May 14 is estimated at $40 million.

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:10:03 -0700
House GOP set to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans seem ready to toss Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol atta...

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:50:10 -0700
Wheeler has two goals, two assists as Winnipeg Jets clinch third in North Division
WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets clarified the North Division playoff picture Tuesday night.Wheeler had two goals and two assists as Winnipeg defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 to clinch third in the standings. The Jets (29-23-3) will...

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:41:12 -0700
Liz Cheney says Trump and GOP backers threaten democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, taking to the House floor on the eve of her near-certain ouster from a leadership post to warn that former President Donald Trump and his ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:10:08 -0700
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 11, Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 340,259 new vaccinations administered for a total of 16,597,932 doses given. Nationwide, 1,285,391 people or 3.4...

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:08:39 -0700
Report: U. of Michigan missed chances to stop doctor's abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct for decades with long-term consequences for hundreds of patients, including generations of student athletes, a la...

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:07:15 -0700
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.There are 1,299,572 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 1,299,572 confirmed cases (78,039 active, 1,196,819 resolved, 24,714 deaths).*The total case ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:37:14 -0700
Liz Cheney says Trump and GOP backers threaten democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, accusing former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters of following a path that would "undermine our democracy." On the eve of a cl...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:35:00 -0700
Man arrested after reports of agitated man threatening people with knife downtown
Victoria police arrested a man and recovered a knife after receiving a 911 call about an agitated man with a knife threatening people downtown. Officers were called to Commercial Alley, near Bastion Square, about 2:15 p.m. Monday. They were able ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:19:00 -0700
Skeletal remains found in Gorge Waterway likely historical, says coroners service
Victoria and Saanich police have joined forces with the B.C. Coroners Service in an effort to identify skeletal human remains found in February by ­recreational divers in the Gorge Waterway.Victoria police were called to the Gorge near the Tillicum ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:18:26 -0700
Police look for suspect in Burnside Road hit and run
Victoria police have released surveillance photos in an effort to identify a hit-and-run suspect and a vehicle with significant front-end damage.The driver suspected of involvement had left the scene at a temporary-housing facility on Douglas Street ...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:13:46 -0700
Israel, Hamas escalate fighting with no end in sight
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Tuesday stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip, flattening a high-rise building used by the Hamas militant group and killing at least three militants in their hideouts as Palestinian rockets rained down almost nonstop o...



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