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Top Western Canada news on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

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Lawyer says he didn't advise B.C. Speaker on clerk's retirement benefit

VANCOUVER — A lawyer says he never specifically advised a former Speaker of British Columbia's legislature about the eligibility of then-clerk Craig James for a retirement allowance that is the subject of a criminal charge.

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Rugby Canada extends Jack Hanratty's term as interim women's sevens coach

Rugby Canada has extended Jack Hanratty's term as interim coach of the Canadian women's sevens team.

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Alberta border arrests speak to larger Canadian concern: federal safety minister

OTTAWA — Canada's safety minister says a group with allegedly violent motives that was arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta speaks to broader concerns.

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Roughriders sign American wide receiver Xavier Ubosi

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American receiver Xavier Ubosi on Wednesday.

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Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate

VICTORIA — The advocate for seniors in British Columbia says a rise in volunteer services supporting the elderly has been one of the "brightest lights" throughout the pandemic.

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Truck convoy suspected of trying to block Ambassador Bridge intercepted, police say

Police in Windsor, Ont., say officers intercepted a transport truck convoy suspected of attempting to occupy a busy international bridge that was recently cleared of protesters.

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Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador will end its COVID-19 restrictions, including mask and vaccination requirements and gathering limits, as of March 14.

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N.B. politicians speak out against racist symbols seen during Fredericton protest

Fredericton's mayor has apologized for comments that she says minimized the harm caused by a weekend protest against vaccine mandates that included antisemitic and white supremacist symbols.

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Business News Advisory from The Canadian Press

Here are the CP Business Department's plans for today and the top business stories so far. All times Eastern unless otherwise stated. All ETAs and wordcounts approximate. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Career NHL Goal Leaders

Career NHL goal leaders (through Feb. 15, 2022; x _ active):

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Canada's Tyler Pasher scores to lead Houston past Toronto FC in MLS pre-season play

AUSTIN, Texas — A goal by Canadian Tyler Pasher, a former Toronto FC academy member, proved to be the difference Wednesday as Toronto lost 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo in MLS pre-season play.

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Fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sex assault case adjourned to late March

TORONTO — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault case has been adjourned to late March.

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Top News Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 16

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Kenney, Moe, join U.S. governors urging end to trucker COVID-19 vaccination rules

EDMONTON — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have joined more than a dozen U.S. governors in calling for an end to mandated COVID-19 vaccines for cross-border truckers.

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Researchers find potential to create universal type O blood organs for transplants

Elizabeth Ostrander spent two years on an organ transplant wait list, worrying about her oxygen levels any time she left home and wondering if she'd ever get the lungs she needed.

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Top Western Canada news on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

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Halifax police arrest 78-year-old dentist accused of assaulting eight patients

Halifax police have arrested a 78-year-old dentist for allegedly assaulting eight patients.

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Calgary Stampeders sign American receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert on Wednesday.

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Doctors' group proposes Ontario fund new surgical centres to catch up on procedures

A professional group representing Ontario doctors is recommending that the province fund a new model of outpatient health-care centres to help tackle a growing backlog of surgeries and other procedures.

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Police find remains of woman who went missing in 2008 after tip from killer

A tip from an Ontario man convicted of killing a woman who went missing more than a decade ago led investigators to the discovery of her remains late last year, police said Wednesday.

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Former captain Nik Ledgerwood joins Cavalry FC coaching staff

CALGARY — Former Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, who announced his retirement Jan. 31, is staying with the Canadian Premier League club as assistant coach and community relations manager.

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New Brunswick reports three more COVID-19 deaths, drop in hospitalizations

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials are reporting three more COVID-19 deaths today and a drop in hospitalizations.

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What Canada Did on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics

What Canada Did on Wednesday at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games held in Beijing, China (distances in metres unless specified):

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Defending champion Brendan Bottcher's Team Canada rink among 18-team Brier field

OTTAWA — Defending champion Brendan Bottcher's Team Canada rink and Brad Gushue's Wild Card Olympic squad highlight the 18-team field at the 2022 Brier in Lethbridge, Alta.

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