Monday, Feb. 7, 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
Help for farmers being announced after B.C. floods
Flooding-BC
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- A recovery package is expected to be announced today for British Columbia's agriculture industry after devastating floods last November. , Photos: 1
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Pandemic highlights mental health access barriers
Psychology-Access
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- As a registered psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, Dr. Melanie Badali says it's been difficult to watch some of her wait lists grow over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Amy Smart. , Photos: 1
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Plan to lift COVID-19 measures coming Tuesday: Moe
COVID-Sask
Regina, , -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he will likely lay out the province's plan Tuesday to lift or reduce its remaining public health orders surrounding COVID-19. , Photos: 1
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Three dead after blaze in Siksika First Nation
Alta-Siksika-Fire
Siksika, Alberta, Canada -- Three people are dead after a house fire in a First Nation community in southern Alberta. , Photos: 1
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WestJet cuts 20 per cent of flights in March
Flight-Cancellations
WestJet Airlines Ltd. has cancelled 20 per cent of its flights in March, extending schedule cuts from February amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty that continue to drain demand. By Christopher Reynolds. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
WINNIPEG - Health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine and health-care system. Reporter Steve Lambert is covering.
VICTORIA - Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training Anne Kang and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon release B.C.'s Labour Market Outlook. The Canadian Press is monitoring.
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