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Dr. Bonnie Henry visits Interior Health, says thank you to frontline workers

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry visited the Interior Health region the week of June 22-to 25, 2021 to say thank you to all the frontline workers. (Monique Tamminga/Western News)

Interior Health has some pockets of low immunization rates, but is overall doing good

by Monique Tamminga
9h ago

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with teammates Nick Suzuki (14) and Paul Byron (41) during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey semifinal action Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Montreal Canadiens beat Vegas 3-2 in OT to reach first Stanley Cup final since 1993

by The Canadian Press

updated 6h ago
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A 1956 photograph of the parish church in Marieval, Sask., is shown in this handout image provided by Société historique de Saint-Boniface. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Société historique de Saint-Boniface *MANDATORY CREDIT*

‘They made us believe we didn’t have souls:’ Marieval residential school survivor

by The Canadian Press

Cheaper, more potent cannabis found in B.C. government-run stores: study

Cannabis 19+

PHOTOS: Canada’s highest suspension bridge just opened in B.C.

West Coast Traveller

Douglas fir in Saanich, B.C., classified as old growth for a coastal tree at 250 years old or more. (B.C. government)

B.C. appoints expert panel on further old-growth forest preservation

by Tom Fletcher

updated 10h ago

B.C. Ferries says online booking for foot passengers is now available for certain routes, including from Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file)

VIDEO: O’Toole against cancelling Canada Day; ministers, NDP say it’s time for reflection

Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo sets off a smoke bomb in front of a log carrier ship Tuesday, June 22, in Nanaimo harbour. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Forestry protesters try to disrupt loading of logs in Nanaimo harbour

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam speaks during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

VIDEO: Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises

A person stands in a tower on the perimeter of the Number 3 Detention Center in Dabancheng in western China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on April 23, 2021. Human rights groups and Western nations led by the United States, Britain and Germany accused China of massive crimes against the Uyghur minority and demanded unimpeded access for U.N. experts at a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 denounced by China as “politically motivated” and based on “lies.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Schiefelbein

VIDEO: Trudeau demands truth from China about Uyghurs

Canadians must be savvy in navigating COVID-19 expertise: observers

Sheer volume of information can be confusing, particularly when it is changing so quickly

by The Canadian Press

11h ago

British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on April 25, 2019. McEvoy says he’s considering launching an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by the federal Liberals.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.’s privacy commissioner

B.C. privacy laws ensure the activities of political parties are subject to independent oversight

by The Canadian Press

11h ago

Ashcroft artist Martha Labadie inspired by local buildings and history

Display of her works at the Sidewalk Gallery focuses on the area in and around Ashcroft

by Barbara Roden

Canada Day cake, Ashcroft, 2018. Photo credit: Barbara Roden

Ashcroft HUB and Legion planning Canada Day events

HUB is hosting a Canada Day farmers’ market and the Legion has a variety of events

by Barbara Roden

updated 10h ago

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