Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Canada should roll out second doses 'as soon as possible': NACI
A push to shift efforts toward fully vaccinating the population gained steam Friday with Canada's advisory panel on vaccines urging second doses "as soon as possible," and federal health officials hin...
May 28, 2021
White House dismisses report that U.S. wants border with Canada reopened next month
WASHINGTON - The United States has made no decisions about when or how to reopen the border with Canada, the White House said Thursday in response to reports suggesting American patience with the clos...
May 27, 2021
B.C. 'Hobbit' house renamed after threat of lawsuit from entertainment company
BRIDESVILLE, B.C. - The owner of a British Columbia Airbnb property paying tribute to the fantasy race of hobbits from the "Lord of the Rings" has been forced to change the name of her property after ...
May 23, 2021
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to soar while daily cases decline, but as Canadians head into the Victoria Day long weekend, the country's deputy chief medical officer is urging caution. W...
May 21, 2021
U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority
VANCOUVER - When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia's port communities, it came as...
May 21, 2021
Too early to set a date on loosening travel restrictions: Canada's transport minister
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he cannot yet commit to a date - or COVID-19 vaccination rate benchmarks - for when so-called vaccine passports will allow Canada to ease travel restrict...
May 20, 2021
Health privacy could be at risk with improper COVID-19 vaccination passports
Canada's privacy commissioners and ombuds believe Canadians should think long and hard about agreeing to the idea of vaccine passports. Vaccinations are an important tool to allow Canadians to return ...
May 19, 2021
Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers
OTTAWA - Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists. EU ambassador...
May 19, 2021
Canada will need 75% vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests
WASHINGTON - It may take three-quarters of Canadians getting vaccinated against COVID-19 before Canada and the United States can seriously consider reopening their shared border, Justin Trudeau sugges...
May 18, 2021
New CDC guidance makes it clear: time to reopen Canada-U.S. border, congressman says
WASHINGTON - A U.S. lawmaker who has made a political crusade out of getting the border with Canada reopened is again pressing his case with President Joe Biden - and this time, he believes he has the...
May 14, 2021
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Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...