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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:00:12 -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 ...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:00:10 -0700
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Apr. 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 24, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 368,302 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,526,938 doses given. Nationwide, 993,480 people or 2.6...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:00:09 -0700
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Apr. 24, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 24, 2021.There are 1,164,581 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 1,164,581 confirmed cases (86,355 active, 1,054,343 resolved, 23,883 deaths).*The total c...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:11:09 -0700
Lindsay Lohan's dad accused of taking kickbacks from rehab
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The estranged father of actor Lindsay Lohan was arrested Friday on charges that he illegally took kickbacks for referring patients to a substance abuse treatment centre.Michael Lohan, 60, was booked into the Palm Beach Count...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:25:19 -0700
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, April 23, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 23, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 368,302 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,526,938 doses given. Nationwide, 993,480 people or 2.6 ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:17:54 -0700
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 23, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 23, 2021.There are 1,164,581 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 1,164,581 confirmed cases (86,355 active, 1,054,343 resolved, 23,883 deaths).*The total case...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:13:32 -0700
Canada's proposed sports betting law could generate taxes, protect consumers: experts
Canadians should soon be able to place a wager on the outcome of an NHL game thanks to what experts say is an overdue change to the country's laws on sports betting.A private member's bill passed by the House of Commons on Thursday would legalize put...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:01:11 -0700
Business Highlights
___America’s gas-fueled vehicles imperil Biden’s climate goalsDETROIT (AP) — For President Joe Biden to reach his ambitious goal of slashing America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, huge reductions would have to come from somewhere...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:42:42 -0700
LGBT activists not excited by Jenner's campaign for governor
Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups and by many trans activists around the ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:27:24 -0700
Langford corner store hit by bear spray; RCMP say it's fourth incident in last week
Westshore RCMP are searching for a man who released bear spray into a store in Langford on Thursday.The incident happened at around 6 p.m. at Devonshire Market at 808 Goldstream Ave., a busy corner store in Langford’s downtown.Officers were called ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0700
Outbreak declared at Craigdarroch seniors home after two staff test positive
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Craigdarroch long-term care home in Victoria, after two staff members tested positive for the virus. Both staff are isolating at home. Testing will be done for all staff and residents. As of Thurs...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:59:55 -0700
Former cabinet minister says B.C. Liberal government took money laundering seriously
VANCOUVER — A former finance minister says generating higher gaming revenues at the British Columbia Lottery Corp. did not take priority ahead of concerns about money laundering at provincial casinos. Mike de Jong told a public inquiry Friday that ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:31:23 -0700
Alberta halts coal exploration in mountains while consultations continue
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has bowed to public pressure and paused coal exploration in the most sensitive areas of the Rocky Mountains while it continues to gather public feedback about mines."In response to concerns from Albertans, all coal...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:20:27 -0700
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday said California will stop issuing fracking permits by 2024 and halt all oil drilling by 2045, using his authority to take on the state's powerful oil and gas industry in a year he will likely face vo...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:50:02 -0700
Boys and Girls Club lists Metchosin property for $2.3 million
A piece of property causing friction between residents in rural Metchosin and a regional family charity that operates camps and programs there was officially listed for sale on Friday.The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria said it is selling a 4...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:48:00 -0700
National advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older
OTTAWA — A national advisory panel has recommended Canadians 30 and older can get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if they don't want to wait for an alternative, but some provinces say they don't have enough supply to expand eligibility for the sho...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:43:00 -0700
Pedestrian hit by vehicle at Gorge Road and Jutland
A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a large truck at the intersection of Gorge Road East and Jutland Road on Friday morning. Victoria police said the pedestrian suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. Traffic in the...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:40:00 -0700
B.C. Ferries refusing tickets for non-essential travel between health regions
An order against non-essential travel between health regions is now in effect on a number of B.C. Ferries routes, and the corporation says security staff will be on hand to help enforce it. Anyone whose travel is not considered essential will be ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:36:47 -0700
Quebec adds $223 million to fight domestic violence after spate of killings this year
MONTREAL — The Quebec government on Friday announced a $223-million investment over five years in the fight against domestic violence, following a notable spike in femicides this year.More than $90 million is earmarked for women's shelters, which s...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:33:51 -0700
Steelers CB Layne arrested on gun charge after traffic stop
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday in Ohio after police said they found a loaded gun in his car during an early morning traffic stop.Layne, 23, was arrested on a fourth-degree felony charge of i...



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