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Truth Test: Can O'Toole support private health care within universal public system?
OTTAWA - The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead o...
Aug 24, 2021
B.C. officials to show and tell on COVID-19 health and safety measures in schools
VICTORIA - Students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and those attending post-secondary schools in British Columbia will get the COVID-19 lesson plan on health and safety today. Provincial health officer D...
Aug 24, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 24, 2021
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Aug. 24, 2021
OTTAWA - The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Tuesday, Aug. 24. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau 8:00 a.m. - Announcement and media availability. Meadowl...
Aug 23, 2021
Valera scores on wild pitch in the eighth inning as Blue Jays edge White Sox 2-1
TORONTO - For a scuffling Blue Jays team coming off a painful loss and fighting to stay in the American League wild-card race, the intensity of a four-game series opener against Chicago was evident Mo...
Aug 23, 2021
Toronto officer found not guilty of charges following serial killer's arrest in 2016
TORONTO - A Toronto police officer has been found not guilty of disciplinary charges for his actions in the arrest and release of Bruce McArthur three years before the serial killer was convicted. Sgt...
Aug 23, 2021
Canucks Sports & Entertainment in support of provinces vaccination program
VANCOUVER - Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday night its support for the province of British Columbia's COVID-19 proof of vaccination program. The vaccination program will require ...
Aug 23, 2021
Mountie in Kelowna, B.C., charged with assault in January 2020 wellness check
KELOWNA, B.C. - The British Columbia prosecution service says an RCMP officer in Kelowna has been charged with assault in connection with a wellness check last year. The prosecution service says in a ...
Aug 23, 2021
B.C. to introduce vaccine card for activities and restaurants as COVID-19 cases climb
VICTORIA - British Columbia is bringing in a vaccine card for residents to get access to restaurants, clubs, sporting events and other activities. Premier John Horgan says the card will give people th...
Aug 23, 2021
Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19. The update comes a day after the CFL postponed Thursday's game between the Argonauts and Elks at Toronto after an unspe...
Aug 23, 2021