Tuesday, Feb. 15, 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
First Nation says 54 potential graves discovered
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Keeseekoose First Nation, , -- A First Nation in eastern Saskatchewan says 54 potential graves have been found through ground-penetrating radar at the site of two former residential schools. By Mickey Djuric. , Photos: 1
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Blockade ends at Alberta-U.S. border crossing
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring have rolled out of a southern Alberta town, ending a blockade that paralyzed a United States border crossing for more than two weeks. , Photos: 1
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RCMP clear protest blocking B.C. border crossing
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Canada Border Services Agency says traffic is moving again south of Vancouver at the Pacific Highway border crossing leading to Washington state. , Photos: 1
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B.C. expected to announce COVID-19 rule changes
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia's top doctor is expected to announce the plan today for gradually easing public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. , Photos: 1
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Nunavut eases restrictions in some communities
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Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- Restrictions are to ease in 15 Nunavut communities starting Monday as COVID-19 cases slowly drop across the territory. , Photos: 1
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Climate change doubled chance of B.C. flood: study
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Research from Environment Canada says the catastrophic floods that swamped much of southern British Columbia last fall were at least twice as likely because of climate change. , Photos: 1
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Floods reduce home sale prices by 8.2%: study
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Flooding Canada experienced in the last decade cut an average of 8.2 per cent off the sale price of homes in several markets, says a new study. By Tara Deschamps. , Photos: 1
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Byelection being held in northern Saskatchewan
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Voters in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Athabasca go to the polls today to decide who will fill the vacant seat at the legislature. , Photos: 1
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TC Energy reports $1.1B Q4 profit, ups dividend
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- TC Energy Corp. raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.1 billion. , Photos: 1
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BUZZ
Randy Bachman's 'Vinyl Tap' returning to airwaves
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Randy Bachman says his rock 'n' roll radio show hasn't tapped out after all. By David Friend. , Photos: 1
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B.C. Lions add full-time female coach to staff
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The B.C. Lions are the first CFL team to hire a full-time female coach, adding Tanya Walter as a defensive assistant Tuesday.
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COMING LATER
EDMONTON - Health Minister Jason Copping and chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and public health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide an update on COVID-19.
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police announce a major update to a cold case file involving the bodies of two unidentified children found dead in Stanley Park in 1953. The Canadian Press is covering.
VANCOUVER - Alaskan fishermen are catching too many B.C. salmon, hampering the attempt to rebuild stocks in the province, say fisheries advocates. By Brenna Owen.
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