Tuesday, Jan. 18, 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. nurses, doctors burnt out as COVID peak nears
COVID-BC-Workers
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- While the most challenging days of COVID-19 are predicted to be ahead for British Columbia’s health-care system, representatives for doctors and nurses say their members are on the verge of a possible collapse. By Hina Alam. , Photos: 1
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Nunavut sees first death of Omicron wave
COVID-Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- Nunavut's premier says a resident has died from COVID-19, marking the first death in the territory during the Omicron wave.
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Manitoba premier to shuffle cabinet lineup
Mba-Cabinet-Shuffle
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is shuffling her cabinet this afternoon for the first time since taking over the top job in November. , Photos: 1
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Saskatchewan premier calls Athabasca byelection
Sask-Byelection
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Premier Scott Moe has announced a byelection for Feb. 15 to fill a vacant legislature seat in Athabasca. , Photos: 1
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Court to hear urgent appeal for drug-use sites
Alta-Drug-Sites
Alberta's top court will hear an urgent appeal by harm reduction advocates who want to stop a provincial policy that requires supervised drug-use clients to identify themselves. , Photos: 1
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Grand chief says flooding payout is fair
Mba-Flood-Settlement
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says the latest court settlement for property owners affected by devastating flooding more than a decade ago is fair. , Photos: 1
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Further delay for man's sentencing in child death
Alta-Toddler-Death
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A sentencing hearing for a Calgary man convicted of second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter has been further delayed. , Photos: 1
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Suncor provides more details on fatal collision
Suncor-Safety
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The chief executive of Suncor Energy Inc. says the company must do more to improve workplace safety after a truck crash earlier this month resulted in the death of a contractor at the company's Base Mine site near Fort McMurray, Alta. By Amanda Stephenson. , Photos: 1
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WestJet cancels one in five February flights
Airlines-Flight-Cancellations
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- WestJet Airlines Inc. is cutting 20 per cent of its February flights as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge. , Photos: 1
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BUZZ
Bondar reflects on space mission 30 years ago
Bondar-Anniversary
Most memories, after 30 years, start to fade. By Bob Weber. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
EDMONTON - Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19. Reporter Daniela Germano is covering.
EDMONTON - NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir calls for Premier Jason Kenney to explain what he and the UCP government knew about Justice Minister Kaycee Madu's call to the Edmonton police chief. Reporter Dean Bennett is covering.
REGINA - Saskatchewan health officials release new COVID-19 hospitalization numbers and projections for next week. Reporter Mickey Djuric will have a story.
VICTORIA - Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming joins ministry officials for a briefing on Coquihalla Highway repair progress and an update on other affected highways. The Canadian Press is covering.
VICTORIA - Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver and the acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Catherine Elliott give an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
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