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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COMING TOMORROW
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's NDP government brings back the legislature with a throne speech outlining its goals for the next legislative session.
VANCOUVER -- The trial continues for Craig James, the former clerk of the B.C. legislature, who faces three counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two charges of fraud at a judge-alone trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. 10 a.m. PT.
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is scheduled to lay out the province's plan to lift or reduce its remaining public health orders surrounding COVID-19. 11 a.m. CT.
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NEWS NOW
Governments pledge $228M for B.C. farms
Flooding-BC
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia's farming industry will receive a $228-million package to support its recovery from devastating floods last November. 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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Alberta doctors call for timely drug overdose data
Alta-Opioid-Data
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the province to release timely data on opioid poisonings to better mobilize resources. Photos: 1
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Alberta NDP says Kenney pandering to blockaders
COVID-Alta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote. By Dean Bennett. Photos: 1
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Plan to lift COVID-19 measures coming Tuesday: Moe
COVID-Sask
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- 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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Some Manitoba COVID-19 numbers trending downward
COVID-Mba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Data released by the Manitoba government Monday suggested the current COVID-19 pandemic wave has likely peaked, although the health-care system remains stressed. By Steve Lambert. 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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B.C. forecasts 1M more jobs over next decade
Labour-Market-BC
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- The latest labour market outlook for British Columbia shows nearly 80 per cent of job openings over the next decade will require some level of post-secondary education, reflecting the changing nature of the economy. Photos: 1
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IN BUSINESS
Airlines cancel flights despite glimmers of hope
Flight-Cancellations
Canada's two main airlines continue to slash their schedules and demand that Ottawa roll back COVID-19 travel restrictions to staunch the cash bleed — though experts see glimmers of hope on the horizon. By Christopher Reynolds. Photos: 1
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Cummins to buy Westport's stake in joint venture
Westport-Cummins
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Cummins Inc. has signed a deal with Westport Fuel Systems Inc. to buy Westport's stake in a joint venture the companies shared and become the sole owner of the business.
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SPORTS NEWS
Sinclair pulls out of event after mother's death
SOC-Canada-Women
Canada will be without talismanic captain Christine Sinclair for the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup later this month in England. By Neil Davidson. Photos: 1
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Lions sign Canadian centre Godber to extension
FBO-CFL-Lions-Moves
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The B.C. Lions signed Canadian offensive lineman Peter Godber to a contract extension Monday.
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Hufnagel not expecting to be active in free agency
FBO-CFL-Free-Agency
John Hufnagel isn't expecting to be a major player when CFL free agency begins Tuesday. By Dan Ralph. Photos: 1
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Bombers agree to extensions with Taylor, Oliveira
FBO-CFL-Bombers-Moves
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to contract extensions with American defensive back Nick Taylor and Canadian running back Brady Oliveira on Monday.
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Canadian Press Western Bureau
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