Thursday, Feb. 10, 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
Protest blocks U.S. border crossing in Manitoba
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Emerson, Manitoba, Canada -- A protest against COVID-19 restrictions blocked the main border crossing Thursday between Manitoba and the United States.
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COVID-19 infections in First Nations decreasing
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The Minister of Indigenous Services says the number of COVID-19 infections on First Nations communities has begun to decline bringing hope the worst of the Omicron wave has passed.
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First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves
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Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada -- A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.
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Richard Edjericon elected in NWT byelection
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Voters in a Northwest Territories riding have chosen a new person to represent them in the legislative assembly after their former MLA resigned.
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Regina Police Service officer suspended, charged
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada - Regina police say an officer is facing six charges under the Criminal Code for allegedly driving police cars while his license was suspended.
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Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett
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Edmonton -- Ken Holland had a change of heart. With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a five-game losing skid (including two in overtime) and a stretch that saw them lose 11-of-13 games in January, Holland dismissed suggestions head coach Dave Tippett was on the hot seat.
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Telus announces industry-leading guidance for 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Telus Corp. unveiled positive guidance for 2022,with operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecast to grow between 8 to 10 per cent. , Photos: 1
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Precision Drilling reports Q4 loss, revenue up
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Precision Drilling Corp. says it lost $27.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with a loss of $37.5 million a year earlier as its revenue rose 46 per cent. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
UNDATED – A researcher from the University of Toronto is part of a team that has found a fossil that may provide evidence of the first known case of a bird-style lung disease in a dinosaur. The fossilized remains of a diplodocid — a large, longnecked, herbivorous dinosaur — were first found in southwest Montana in 1990. By Hina Alam. Wire: National. Photos: 1
EDMONTON -- Health Minister Jason copping and chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
WHITEHORSE – Yukon Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai and the acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Catherine Elliott provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is staffing.
NANAIMO – A judge continues to hear arguments on an application to stay charges against people charged with breaching an injunction during protests over old-growth logging in British Columbia. The Canadian Press is staffing.
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