Tuesday, Feb. 15, 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
B.C. to lift most COVID-19 restrictions
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs on Wednesday night. Photos: 1
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Boys identified in Vancouver's oldest cold case
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The child victims in what police say is Vancouver's oldest unsolved murder case have been identified as two young brothers. Photos: 1
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Climate change doubled chance of B.C. flood: study
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Catastrophic floods that swamped much of southern British Columbia last fall were at least twice as likely because of climate change, suggests new research from Environment Canada. By Bob Weber. Photos: 1
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RCMP clear protest blocking B.C. border crossing
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Traffic was moving again Tuesday through the main commercial truck crossing between British Columbia and Washington state, hours after RCMP made numerous arrests and ordered an end to a demonstration against COVID-19 mandates. Photos: 1
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Blockade ends at Alberta-U.S. border crossing
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- A blockade that paralyzed a United States border crossing for more than two weeks ended Tuesday as trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring rolled away from a southern Alberta town. By Bill Graveland. Photos: 1
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First Nation says 54 potential graves discovered
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Keeseekoose First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada -- A study by a group gauging progress on reconciliation suggests non-Indigenous Canadians have developed a deeper understanding of the harms that were done by residential schools. By Mickey Djuric. Photos: 1
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Report examines perceptions of reconciliation
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A study by a group gauging progress on reconciliation suggests non-Indigenous Canadians have developed a deeper understanding of the harms that were done by residential schools, but there is still a gap in grasping the effects on Indigenous people today. But it also found there is still a gap in grasping the effects on Indigenous people today. Photos: 1
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Byelection being held in northern Saskatchewan
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Voters in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Athabasca go to the polls today to decide who will fill the vacant seat at the legislature. Photos: 1. The Canadian Press will watch for results after polls close.
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Nunavut eases restrictions in some communities
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Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- Restrictions are to ease in 15 Nunavut communities starting Monday as COVID-19 cases slowly drop across the territory. Photos: 1
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IN BUSINESS
Home prices soar at record pace in January: CREA
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The price of homes rose at a record pace in January even as sales fell from last year's peak to post their second-best showing for the month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday. By Tara Deschamps. Photos: 1
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Floods reduce home sale prices by 8.2%: study
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Flooding Canada experienced in the last decade cut an average of 8.2 per cent off the sale price of homes in several markets, says a new study. By Tara Deschamps. Photos: 1
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TC Energy reports $1.1B Q4 profit, ups dividend
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- TC Energy Corp. raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion. Photos: 1
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Randy Bachman's 'Vinyl Tap' returning to airwaves
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Randy Bachman says his rock 'n' roll radio show hasn't tapped out after all. By David Friend. Photos: 1
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'Night Raiders,' 'Sort Of' lead screen nominations
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- A topical Indigenous thriller and a groundbreaking sitcom about a gender-fluid millennial lead the nominees for this year's Canadian Screen Awards. By Sadaf Ahsan. Photos: 1
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SPORTS NEWS
B.C. Lions add full-time female coach to staff
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The B.C. Lions are the first CFL team to hire a full-time female coach, adding Tanya Walter as a defensive assistant Tuesday. Photos: 1
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Bombers sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran American quarterback Dakota Prukop to a one-year contract Tuesday.
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STILL TO COME TODAY
EDMONTON -- Health Minister Jason Copping and chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is monitoring.
EDMONTON -- Premier Jason Kenney is expected to call a byelection for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche later today. Dean Bennett will have a story.
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