Monday, Jan. 24, 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
Alleged human smuggler faces U.S. judge today
Mba-Border-Deaths
Washington D. C., Washington, D.C., United States -- A Florida man is set to appear in U.S. court today, charged with sneaking migrants across the Canada-U.S. border in a perilous human-smuggling scheme that cost the lives of four people, including an infant. By James McCarten. , Photos: 1
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Nunavut signs child-care deal with Ottawa
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Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- Nunavut has become the latest jurisdiction to sign onto the federal government's $10-a-day child-care program. By Emma Tranter. , Photos: 1
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Calgary man found guilty in toddler's death
Mother-Daughter-Murder
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A judge has found a Calgary man who admitted to murdering his former girlfriend guilty of killing her daughter as well. By Bill Graveland. , Photos: 1
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Water woes continue in Vancouver Island village
Pipe-Damaged
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada -- Officials in the Vancouver Island District of Ucluelet say a water supply line to a nearby Indigenous community is damaged beyond repair and must be completely replaced. , Photos: 1
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Indigenous non-profit looks to buy Trans Mountain
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A new Indigenous non-profit organization is seeking an ownership stake in the Trans Mountain Pipeline, saying its aim is to make sure communities along the pipeline's route receive its benefits directly. By Amanda Stephenson. , Photos: 1
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Enerflex signs deal to buy Exterran
Enerflex-Exterran
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Enerflex Ltd. has signed an all-stock deal to buy U.S. company Exterran Corp. in an agreement that values the company at about US$735 million.
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COMING LATER
EDMONTON - A retired Court of Queen's Bench judge has been tasked with investigating a phone call the justice minister made to Edmonton's police chief about a traffic ticket. By Dean Bennett.
EDMONTON - Health Minister Jason Copping announces measures to address demands on emergency medical services. Reporter Dean Bennett is covering.
EDMONTON - NDP health critic David Shepherd releases data about a lack of ambulances. Reporter Dean Bennett is covering.
VANCOUVER - The trial of Craig James, the former clerk of the British Columbia legislature, is scheduled to get underway in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.
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Canadian Press Western Bureau
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