Wednesday, Feb. 2, 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
Breakthrough in Alberta border blockade
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Protesters and police have made a breakthrough aimed at resolving a five-day standoff that has clogged up cross-border traffic at the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta. By Alanna Smith. , Photos: 1
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Manitoba RCMP in Toronto to investigate deaths
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Winnipeg, , -- Investigators with Manitoba RCMP are in Toronto tracking tips and information related to an Indian migrant family that froze to death last month near the Canada-U. S. border. By Brittany Hobson. , Photos: 1
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Manitoba loosens COVID-19 restrictions
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Manitoba government is relaxing some of its COVID-19 public health orders and signalling that all restrictions may be lifted within a few months. By Steve Lambert. , Photos: 1
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No parking spot for splitter at legislature: trial
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The former facilities manager at the British Columbia legislature told a trial that a wood splitter was being stored at the clerk's home while a parking spot was sorted out at the provincial capital. By Brenna Owen. , Photos: 1
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Constables comforted Calgary police officer
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A police constable became emotional Wednesday as he described to a murder trial how he knelt down and comforted a fellow officer lying on a road after a car hit him following a hit and run. By Bill Graveland. , Photos: 1
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B.C. Liberal asks court to delay leadership result
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- A member of the B.C. Liberal party has filed a petition asking a judge to delay the results of Saturday's leadership vote for 15 days. , Photos: 1
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Omicron cases peak but path ahead uncertain
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it's difficult to predict what's next for the pandemic, experts say. By Hina Alam. , Photos: 1
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B.C. port says expansion strengthens supply chain
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Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia's most northerly deep sea port says expansion of its container terminal along with other upgrades will help the West Coast deal with future supply chain challenges. , Photos: 1
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January home sales slow, supply low: Vancouver board
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says January home sales slowed from a record-setting pace last year as the number of properties available dropped. , Photos: 1
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NEW BUZZ
Twitter twins find humour in Canadian politics
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- After the Winnipeg city council voted Monday to condemn racist imagery at a protest over the weekend, a Regina resident wanted his councillors to do the same. By Mia Rabson. , Photos: 1
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