Tuesday, Feb. 8, 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
B.C. legislature resumes today with throne speech
Throne-Speech-BC
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- Politicians return to the British Columbia legislature today where the New Democrat government delivers a throne speech outlining its political agenda for the coming months.
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Funeral for migrant family held in Winnipeg
Mba-Border-Deaths
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- A small funeral was held on the weekend for an Indian couple and their two children who died while trying to cross into the United States by foot during treacherous winter conditions in southern Manitoba. By Brittany Hobson. Photos: 1
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Tories split over future of convoy protesters
Conservative-Leadership
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Conservatives appear increasingly split over whether a protest against COVID-19 health restrictions in the nation's capital should stay or go. By Stephanie Taylor. Photos: 1
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Traffic moving slowly at Alberta border crossing
Trucker-Protest-Border
Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Traffic is flowing slowly through the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta this morning after protesters against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions blocked vehicles from passing through Monday night. Will be updated after RCMP news conference at 3 p.m. MT
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Alberta to announce timeline to end COVID-19 rules
COVID-Alta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will announce later today a plan to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions. Photos: 1. Will be updated after Kenney news conference at 5 p.m. MT
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Saskatchewan lifting all COVID-19 measures
COVID-Sask
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Saskatchewan is lifting all of its pandemic public health orders in a phased approach that is to begin Monday with the removal of its COVID-19 vaccine passport policy. By Mickey Djuric. Photos: 1
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Mayor wants trucker protest to end soon
Trucker-Protest-Mba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Mayor Brian Bowman says he wants an end to the ongoing trucker protest against COVID-19 restrictions outside the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg. Photos: 1
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Canadian Red Cross sends nurses to Nunavut
COVID-Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- The Canadian Red Cross has sent six nurses to Nunavut as the territory continues to experience its worst outbreak of COVID-19 to date. Photos: 1
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Police looking for help in suspected hate attack
Alta-Assault-Hate
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Police in Edmonton say they are looking for information about a violent assault believed to be motivated by hate. Photos: 1
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IN BUSINESS
Alberta businesses await news on future of REP
Alberta-Biz-REP
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- At the Rose & Crown in Banff, Alta., Vern Iskauskas is looking forward to an expected announcement Tuesday afternoon from Premier Jason Kenney with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. By Amanda Stephenson. Photos: 1
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Cenovus keeping reins on spending as crude soars
Cenovus-Rslts
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Cenovus Energy Inc. will continue to keep a tight rein on capital spending even as crude prices surge to eight-year highs, the CEO of the Calgary-based oil producer said Tuesday. By Amanda Stephenson. Photos: 1
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Petronas Energy Canada announces CEO change
Petronas-CEO-Change
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. has announced a leadership change. Photos: 1
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SPORTS NEWS
Ex-Whitecaps coach pleads guilty to sex charges
SOC-MLS-Whitecaps-Harassment
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- A former women's coach with the Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian national youth teams has pleaded guilty to four sexual offences involving four different people. By Gemma Karstens-Smith. Photos: 1
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Whitecaps sign homegrown 'keeper Boehmer
SOC-MLS-Whitecaps-Boehmer
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Vancouver Whitecaps have bolstered their depth at goalkeeper, re-signing homegrown 'keeper Isaac Boehmer to a new contract.
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B.C. Lions sign veteran kicker Sean Whyte
FBO-CFL-Lions-Moves
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The B.C. Lions signed Canadian free agent kicker Sean Whyte on Tuesday. Photos: 1
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Former Oilers exec appointed FC Edmonton president
SOC-CPL-FC-Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Former Edmonton Oilers executive Jeff Harrop has been named president of FC Edmonton, which is currently being run by the Canadian Premier League. Photos: 1
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Elks sign veterans Lawler, Gainey and Korte
FBO-CFL-Edmonton-Moves
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- The Edmonton Elks made a big splash on the first day of CFL free agency.
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Stampeders re-sign veteran defensive lineman Lemon
FBO-CFL-Stampeders-Moves
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The Calgary Stampeders re-signed American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Tuesday.
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Roughriders sign linebacker Darnell Sankey
FBO-CFL-Riders-Moves
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Linebacker Darnell Sankey is on the move. Photos: 1
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Bombers come to terms with veteran Greg Ellingson
FBO-CFL-Free-Agency
It didn't take Kyle Walters long to move on from Kenny Lawler. By Dan Ralph. Photos: 1
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STILL TO COME TODAY
VANCOUVER -- A trial continues for Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislature, who faces three counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two charges of fraud. The Canadian Press is monitoring.
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