Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
WEST NEWS ADVISORY
Here are the top Western stories so far today from The Canadian Press. All times are local unless otherwise stated. Entries are subject to change as news develops. If you have questions you can contact B.C./Yukon bureau chief Kevin Ward at kevin.ward@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1160, Prairies bureau chief Chris Purdy at chris.purdy@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6252, or acting Prairies news editor Colette Derworiz at colette.derworiz@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6263, or B.C./Yukon news editor Terri Theodore at terri.theodore@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1171.
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NEWS NOW
Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has invoked the Emergencies Act to bring to an end antigovernment blockades he says are illegal and not about peaceful protest. Photos: 1
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Police doing their job in B.C. protests: minister
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday. By Brieanna Charlebois. Photos: 1
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RCMP arrest 11, seize weapons at Alberta border
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- RCMP say they have arrested 11 people at the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta after becoming aware of a cache of firearms and ammunition. Photos: 1
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Manitoba premier says no to Emergencies Act
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she is not in favour of using federal legislation that could help quell various protests and blockades happening in the province and across the country. By Brittany Hobson. Photos: 1
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Provinces begin day with loosened restrictions
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Ontario ramped up plans to drop a raft of COVID-19 restrictions, including the province's vaccine certificate system, while Alberta schools opened Monday without mask mandates for children. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Photos: 1
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Some parents anxious about no masks in schools
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Alberta's largest labour organization has failed in its challenge of the government's decision to lift a mask mandate in classrooms. By Fakiha Baig. Photos: 1. Will be updated after student walkout.
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Saskatchewan ends proof of vaccination policy
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Saskatchewan has lifted its public health order that required residents to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter most businesses. Photos: 1. Will be writethru.
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Premier plans visit to First Nation after fire
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Manitoba's premier says she is arranging a visit to a northern Indigenous community where three children died in a fatal house fire.
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Former B.C. Speaker doesn't recall documents
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- A former Speaker of British Columbia's legislature says he doesn't remember seeing many of the documents outlining retirement and financial benefits linked to a breach-of-trust trial. Photos: 1
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B.C. introduces online auto insurance renewals
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- Motorists in British Columbia will soon have the option to renew their auto insurance policies online. Photos: 1
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SPORTS NEWS
Flames acquire forward Toffoli from Canadiens
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The Calgary Flames acquired forward Tyler Toffoli from the Montreal Canadiens for forward Tyler Pitlick, prospect Emil Heineman, a 2022 first-round pick (top-10 protected) and 2023 fifth-round selection.
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B.C. Lions sign pair of American defensive linemen
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The B.C. Lions signed American defensive linemen Woody Baron and Ivan McLennan on Monday.
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Blue Bombers sign Nichols to a one-year extension
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year contract extension Monday.
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