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Some services restored in Rogers’ outage but no firm time for full restoration after 18 hours

After almost 18 hours of an outage, some Rogers customers are starting to see wireless service restored. In a statement, Rogers and President CEO  Tony Staffieri says “meaningful progress” has...

Rogers “aware of problem”, gives no indication of when service will be restored

Millions of Rogers customers Canada-wide are still without service. The telecom company says all of their cell service, landlines, internet, and tv are out. The outage began around 4:00 a.m....

Eye drops recalled by Health Canada for extra ingredients that may cause allergic reaction

Have a look in your medicine cabinet for eye drops that are being recalled. Health Canada says one lot of Pharmasave Advanced Relief Eye Drops and another of Compliments Advanced...

National Inquiry launched to probe use of Emergencies Act during Freedom Convoy protests

The federal government will probe the use of the Emergencies Act during this winter’s trucker protests. Paul S. Rouleau has been named as Commissioner of the Public Order Commission.  Rouleau...

Travellers within Canada and all federal employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by end of October

If you want to travel within Canada this winter you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  At the end of this month, anyone over the age of...

Federal election called for September 20th, Canadians to head to the polls

In one of her first official duties as Governor-General Mary Simon met with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Sunday morning and agreed to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a...

Mary Simon named Governor-General, first Indigenous person to take on the role

Inuk leader Mary Simon has been named Canada’s 30th Governor-General.  She is Canada’s first Indigenous Governor-General. Simon is from Nunavik, in northern Quebec, and is an Officer of the Order...

Remains of Canadian citizen found in collapsed Florida condo

The remains of a Canadian have been found in the rubble of a condo building in South Florida. Global Affairs Canada confirmed the news early Tuesday.  The agency did not...

Saskatchewan First Nation confirms discovery of 751 unmarked graves at former residential school

WARNING: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing. 751 unmarked graves have been discovered at the site of...

Trudeau cleared of wrongdoing in WE Charity Scandal, Morneau found in breach, Ethics Commissioner

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the WE Charity (WE) scandal but his former...

WHO names B.1.617 variant of global concern

The World Health Organization has officially classified the COVID-19 variant first found in India as a variant of global...

Former police officer found guilty on all charges in death of George Floyd

It’s three guilty verdicts returned in the trial of the murder of George Floyd.  Former police officer Derek Chauvin...

Opposition parties cry foul on Liberal budget

The Conservatives and NDP are ripping apart the Liberal’s 2021 budget. The Conservatives aren’t happy with the document, heavily criticizing...

Federal budget unveils $104-billion in new spending

In its first budget in two years the federal government has put childcare front and centre.  Finance Minister Chrystia...

Prince Philip dies at 99

Sad news out of Buckingham Palace. Prince Philip the husband of Queen Elizabeth has died at the age of 99. ...

PM designates the first year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic a National Day of Observance

March 11th will be a National Day of Observance for those who have died from COVID-19. It was March 11th,...
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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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