Thursday, Feb. 10, 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
Calls grow for convoy protest to end
Trucker-Protest
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Pressure has mounted on both sides of the border, and across the political aisle in Canada, for protesters blockading key crossings with the U.S. and others encamped by Parliament Hill to go home, or for officials to move them out of the way. By Jordan Press and Laura Osman. Photos: 1
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Alberta border protest keeps family apart
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A woman says her family members couldn’t say goodbye to their dying mother because of protesters blocking the main U.S. border crossing in southern Alberta.
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Protest blocks U.S. border crossing in Manitoba
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A protest against COVID-19 restrictions blocked the main border crossing between Manitoba and the United State on Thursday. By Brittany Hobson and Steve Lambert. Photos: 1
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COVID-19 infections in First Nations decreasing
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed. Photos: 1
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Alberta lifting COVID rules prematurely: doctor
COVID-Alta
A doctor says the Alberta government's decision to lift COVID-19 public health measures is premature and will further risk the health and safety of residents. Photos: 1. Will be writethru after 3:30 p.m. MT news conference.
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Yukon to lift more COVID-19 health restrictions
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Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada -- Yukon's acting chief medical officer of health says the territory will continue to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions despite political pressure brought on by protests and blockades in other parts of the country. Photos: 1
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Richard Edjericon elected in N.W.T. byelection
NWT-Byelection
Voters in a Northwest Territories riding have chosen a new member of the legislative assembly after their previous representative resigned. Photos: 1
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First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves
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Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada -- A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School. Photos: 1
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Lawyer tells B.C. court stay application is flawed
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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada -- A lawyer for the Crown says a court application calling for a stay of proceedings against those arrested at old-growth logging protests in B.C. is flawed and has no chance of succeeding. Photos: 1
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Police shooting outside Alberta courthouse
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Ponoka, Alberta, Canada -- RCMP say a man has critical injuries after he was shot by an officer outside a courthouse in central Alberta. Photos: 1
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Officer accused of driving with suspended licence
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- The Regina Police Service says one of its officers has been charged after he allegedly drove police cars while his licence was suspended. Photos: 1
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Supporters of slain Mexican activist lose appeal
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a plea from family and supporters of a slain Mexican activist — killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project — to have a federal ombudsman investigate the matter. Photos: 1
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Slide risk for B.C., Alberta backcountry users
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Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada -- A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches. Photos: 1
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BUZZ
Historic Vancouver cannon silenced indefinitely
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Vancouver parks board says the city's historic Nine O'Clock Gun is being silenced by a lack of explosive powder that's needed to fire it. Photos: 1
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Dinosaur had flu-like symptoms before death: study
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The dinosaur had a flu. A really bad flu. By Hina Alam. Photos: 1
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Nickelback to rock Vancouver for Canada Day
MUSIC-Nickelback
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- This is how Nickelback reminds us that Vancouver can rock. By David Friend. Photos: 1. Moves on the Entertainment wire.
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Poll: 29% of Canadians want restrictions lifted
COVID-Poll
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease carefully. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Photos: 1. Moves on the Lifestyles wire.
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IN BUSINESS
Precision Drilling says higher oil prices a boon
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The head of Precision Drilling Corp. says higher oil and gas prices are boosting business, as the company works to reduce debt and climb back into the black after its 11th straight quarter of net losses. Photos: 1
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Telus CEO says 5G commercialization will take time
Telus-Rslts
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- As Telus Corp. accelerates investments into its 5G network, CEO Darren Entwistle expects commercialization to take time while the company focuses on developing the right product services and applications. Photos: 1
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SPORTS NEWS
Canucks name Hall of Famer Granato assistant GM
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Cammi Granato has been watching the Vancouver Canucks for years. By Gemma Karstens-Smith. Photos: 1
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Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Ken Holland had a change of heart. Photos: 1
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STILL TO COME TODAY
UNDATED -- Harold Johnson, who died Wednesday, was a First Nations lawyer who wore moccasins to court and became a prosecutor because that's where he thought he could do the most good. When that wasn't good enough, he left his profession to write, penning 11 books on everything from substance abuse to fantasy novels. But it's Johnson's laugh, often coming at his own expense, that his friends will remember. By Bob Weber.
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Canadian Press Western Bureau
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