Fort St. John Santa Claus Parade drive-thru sees over 200 cars
The City of Fort St. John spreading the holiday cheer on Saturday.
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Safe injection site confirmed for Fort St. John - to replace Peer Outreach Program
Chief Operating Officer of Northern Health responded to the confusion over the peer outreach program in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John mother who nearly died from COVID-19, back home for the holidays
At the end of October, a Fort St. John’s mother almost died from COVID-19.
Vancouver
B.C. expands disaster financial assistance program after flooding, landslides
British Columbia has expanded emergency financial assistance for people affected by extensive flooding and landslides over the last three weeks.
Trans Mountain Pipeline has restarted, but B.C. gas rationing will remain in place for now, province says
The Trans Mountain Pipeline restarted Sunday, but the B.C. government says it's not yet ready to lift a fuel-rationing order for the southwestern part of the province.
Surrey crash involving TransLink bus, 9 other vehicles, sends 7 to hospital
A major pile-up involving a transit bus in Surrey sent seven people to hospital Sunday morning, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services.
Terrace
Smithers parents sign open letter raising concerns about childcare "crisis" in Smithers
The letter comes after many of the parents who signed it found out that their children no longer had a spot at a daycare in the town due to a staffing shortage at the facility.
Northwest COVID-19 update: cases drop significantly in Terrace but still remain high
The city’s Local Health Area (LHA) recorded 49 new cases from November 21st to 28th. It had recorded 91 new cases from November 13th to 20th.
New Hazelton RCMP arrest suspect with outstanding warrants after five-hour foot pursuit
Police recovered three shotguns and a handgun during the investigation. They also seized over 400 grams of suspected crystal meth, fentanyl and other drugs, as well as a large amount of cash.
Vancouver Island
Snowfall warnings issued for all of Vancouver Island, up to 20 cm expected inland
Environment and Climate Change Canada has updated its forecast for Vancouver Island, and is now warning residents that Sunday night's snowfall could be more significant than previously expected.
3 injured in small plane crash at Duncan airport, EHS says
BC Emergency Health Services says three people were taken to hospital Sunday after an incident involving a small plane at the airport in Duncan.
Decommissioned B.C. ferry concerns Island residents; facility owner says he's providing necessary service
A long-retired B.C. ferry arrived on the shore of the Comox Valley this week and has already begun turning heads and raising environmental concerns.
Canada
Former national chief remains hopeful before second trip to Vatican
Former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine says he is keeping hope to his heart as he prepares to make a second trip to the Vatican to ask a pope to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
Canada introduces temporary exemption for stranded travellers in South Africa
After expanding its travel ban to include 10 countries in southern Africa, the Canadian government has introduced a temporary exception for travellers who provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departing.
OPP commissioner receives rare Indigenous honour
Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique received a rare offering of thanks from members of the province's Indigenous community for the department’s work on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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AGO holds exhibit of Indigenous artist Robert Houle
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6-year-old's electrifying pre-game pep talk goes viral
Six-year-old Callan Perks is receiving widespread acclaim over his electrifying pre-game speech to the OHL's Peterborough Petes.
Ont. man thanks community after long battle with COVID-19
After spending 91 days in hospital with COVID-19 complications, an Ontario man is marking a milestone by thanking the people who saved his life.
Rick Mercer reflects on his career, comedy in politics
Comedian Rick Mercer speaks about his new memoir, 'Talking to Canadians,' and reflects on his lengthy career in Canadian media.
Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts in Spain
Watch the moment when the Cumbre Vieja volcano located on the island of La Palma in Spain erupted on Dec. 1.
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Canada introduces temporary exemption for stranded travellers in South Africa
After expanding its travel ban to include 10 countries in southern Africa, the Canadian government has introduced a temporary exception for travellers who provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departing.
Canada not in midst of housing bubble: Former housing and mortgage head
The former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the many factors contributing to Canada's increasingly hot housing market, while notable, aren't cumulating in a housing bubble.
B.C. expands disaster financial assistance program after flooding, landslides
British Columbia has expanded emergency financial assistance for people affected by extensive flooding and landslides over the last three weeks.
Canadian employers, facing labour shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated
Canada's tight labour market is forcing many companies to offer regular COVID-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.
Lawyer: Chris Cuomo accuser was disgusted by 'hypocrisy'
A new allegation of sexual harassment against Chris Cuomo emerged just days before CNN announced it was firing the anchor amid an investigation into work he did defending his brother from similar harassment allegations.
U.S. Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98.
Traffic injuries among youth did not change after legalization of cannabis: study
Before the legalization of cannabis, some who were opposed to the concept suggested that it could lead to more impaired driving, particularly among youth. That worry was unwarranted, according to a new study that found that legalization has not been associated with changes in traffic injuries in Canada.
This kilted Scotsman walked 8,000 km across Canada with his dog
A kilt-wearing Scotsman and his dog have completed an 8,000-kilometre fundraising walk across Canada.
U.S. congressman posts family Christmas picture with guns, days after school shooting
A U.S. congressman on Saturday posted a Christmas picture of himself and what appeared to be his family, smiling and posing with an assortment of guns, just days after four teenagers were killed in a shooting at a Michigan high school.