Thursday, Feb. 3, 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
Trucks heading to U.S. get through blockades
Trucker-Protest-Border
Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Gurdeep Chumbur says he sympathizes with fellow truckers concerned about cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates who have taken drastic action to make their views known. By Bill Graveland. , Photos: 1
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Ottawa mayor blasts politicians supporting protest
Trucker-Protest
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Ottawa's mayor is calling on several Conservative MPs and a senator from Saskatchewan to apologize for praising the anti-vaccine mandate protest that has brought the capital's downtown to a standstill for close to a week. , Photos: 1
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Bergen starts new job as interim Tory leader
Conservative-Leadership
Ottawa, , -- Manitoba MP Candice Bergen is waking up with a new job today: unifying the Conservative caucus. , Photos: 1
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B.C. Speaker yelled at staff during inquiry: Trial
Legislature-BC-Trial
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- A former employee of British Columbia's legislature says he was "screamed at like a dog" by the former Speaker and his special adviser during an investigation into misspending allegations against former clerk Craig James. By Amy Smart. , Photos: 1
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COVID restrictions on freedoms will end: Moe
COVID-Sask
Regina, , -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will soon end COVID-19 measures that restrict people's rights and freedoms. By Mickey Djuric. , Photos: 1
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COVID limits to begin lifting in Yukon
COVID-Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada -- Yukon is making tentative plans to gradually lift its COVID-19 restrictions, but the state of emergency declared in November will remain in place for another 90 days. , Photos: 1
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Passes to national parks good medicine: counsellor
Park-Prescriptions
The first time clinical counsellor Tanya Clary prescribed a Parks Canada pass for anxiety, her client seemed confused but also pleasantly surprised that getting out in nature was considered a form of therapy that she didn't have to pay for. By Camille Bains. , Photos: 1
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Police find first-responder uniforms, weapons
Alta-Stolen-Uniforms
Edmonton, , -- Edmonton police say officers found stolen first-responder uniforms, high-calibre firearms and an explosive device at a home over the weekend. , Photos: 1
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Manitoba expands subsidies for child care
Mba-Child-Care
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Manitoba government says it is expanding childcare subsidies to allow more people to be eligible. , Photos: 1
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Incidents, death prompt safety changes at Suncor
Suncor-Rslts
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The chief executive of Suncor Energy Inc. says the company is adopting mining safety technology for the first time in the oilsands following a recent death and several incidents. By Amanda Stephenson. , Photos: 1
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Police in U.K. confirm death of B.C. woman
Homicide-Vernon-England
Police say a 19-year-old woman from Vernon, B.C., has died in Chelmsford, England, and a man has been charged with murder. , Photos: 1
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B.C. Liberal leadership vote set to start
Liberal-Leadership-BC
Online and telephone voting is scheduled to start today for the next leader of the B.C. Liberal party.
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COMING LATER
EDMONTON - Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
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