5 hours Poll workers say Elections Canada put them at risk of contracting COVID-19 A polling station officer says she was scared of contracting COVID-19 on Monday because Elections Canada didn't require workers to be fully vaccinated or allow them to request proof of a medical... more
6 hours Environment groups say all parties now firmly behind strong action on climate change Two years ago environment groups applauded the federal election results as a win after almost two in every three voters picked a party with a clear commitment to combating climate change. Monday's... more
21 hours 'Soul-crushing': U.S. COVID-19 deaths topping 1,900 a day COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on... more
21 hours B.C. Nurses' Union president resigns abruptly amid mandatory vaccine debate In a sudden move amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the president of the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) has resigned. The update, buried on the union's website late on election night, said president Christine... more
22 hours B.C. to resume notifying schools about COVID-19 exposures British Columbia will resume public notifications about COVID-19 exposures at schools. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, said during a press conference Tuesday that health officials are working on a school... more
23 hours B.C. reports 525 new COVID-19 cases, 61 in Island Health British Columbia health officials on Tuesday reported 525 new COVID-19 cases and one new death since their last update on Sept. 20. The number of confirmed cases in B.C. is now at... more
24 hours High number of unvaccinated pregnant women in hospital with COVID-19: Henry British Columbia's top doctor is pleading with anyone who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant and unvaccinated against COVID-19 to get their shot as soon as they can. During a press... more
1 day Alberta Premier Jason Kenney battles COVID-19 hospital crisis, internal party revolt EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing a mushrooming COVID-19 hospital crisis that now threatens to topple him as leader, accepted the resignation of his health minister Tuesday. Kenney said it was Tyler... more
14 mins Victoria's Canoe Brewpub to close in October, will reopen as CRAFT Beer Market A popular Victoria pub will pour its last pint next month. Canoe Brewpub, located inside the historic City Lights building along Victoria's Inner Harbour, will close its doors on Oct. 18 after... more
16 mins Tofino ranked as one of Canada's best small towns: Travel + Leisure Vancouver Island is full of travel-worthy destinations, but one cozy local community has captured global attention for what it has to offer. Tofino, a Vancouver Island favourite, has been ranked by Travel... more
20 mins B.C. must shore up risk-crisis communications before, during, after wildfires: report KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A report examining British Columbia's response to the record-setting wildfire seasons of 2017 and 2018 says improving communication with communities at risk of fire will save properties and lives.... more
2 hours Most postal votes to be counted by the end of today: Elections Canada A clutch of close-run ridings, including a nail-biting photo finish in Vancouver Granville, are still waiting for mail ballots to be counted to determine the final result. But Elections Canada says it... more
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