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Top Western Canada news on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

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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COMING TOMORROW

Omicron cases peak but path ahead uncertain

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VANCOUVER -- The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it's difficult to predict what's next for the pandemic, experts say. Prof. Bernard Crespi, an evolutionary biologist at Simon Fraser University, said the development of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 gives clues as to what might come. By Hina Alam. PHOTO.

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NEWS NOW

RCMP taking 'further action' on border blockade

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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Mounties moved in Tuesday to break up a trucker protest that has blocked traffic in southern Alberta at the United States border, announcing that negotiations had proven futile and it was time to enforce the law. 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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Wilson-Raybould outlines 'true reconciliation'

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Canada's former justice minister outlined her vision for "true reconciliation" during a mining industry conference in British Columbia Tuesday, saying the country needs to enact legislation that allows Indigenous nations to govern themselves. By Brenna Owen. , 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

Tearful testimony at hit-and-run murder trial

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A driver who accidentally ran over a Calgary police officer broke down in tears at a first-degree murder trial Tuesday. By Bill Graveland. , 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

January housing inventory down 35%: Calgary board

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The Calgary Real Estate Board says housing inventory sank to its lowest level since 2006 last month as tight market conditions continued. , Photos: 1

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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STILL COMING TODAY

EDMONTON -- Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta's chief medical health officer provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering

WHITEHORSE- Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a 2019 sexual interference allegation at an elementary school in Whitehorse.

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Canadian Press Western Bureau

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