Tuesday, Feb. 1, 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
Trucker blockade continues at U.S. border crossing
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- A blockade of truckers and others protesting COVID-19 measures at Alberta’s southern border crossing was smaller Tuesday, but with developments threatening to heat up. By Alanna Smith. , Photos: 1
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Indigenous Vatican visit rescheduled for March
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An Indigenous delegation is to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in early spring to discuss reconciliation and healing after a visit was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kelly Geraldine Malone. , Photos: 1
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Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid takes next step
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- An Indigenous-led partnership has taken the next step in exploring a potential bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. , Photos: 1
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Canadian cities losing green space, StatCan says
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Joni Mitchell was right — they really are paving paradise and putting up parking lots. By Bob Weber. , Photos: 1
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Imperial Oil raises dividend amid Q4 profit
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Imperial Oil Ltd. has raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago tied to a billion-dollar non-cash charge. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
CALGARY -- Trial for teen charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett. Reporter Bill Graveland is covering.
EDMONTON -- Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta's chief medical health officer provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
VANCOUVER -- Jody Wilson-Raybould, former minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, speaks at a reconciliation breakfast at The Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup 2022 convention. The Canadian Press is covering.
VICTORIA -- Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
WHITEHORSE -- Premier Sandy Silver and lawyer Amanda Rogers comment on the independent review of the government’s handling of a sexual assault investigation at a city elementary school. The Canadian Press is covering.
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