Wednesday, Jan. 19, 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
Alberta minister says not guilty of traffic ticket
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, , -- Alberta cabinet minister Kaycee Madu says he understands why Premier Jason Kenney relieved him of the justice portfolio after Madu phoned Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket. , Photos: 1
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B.C. welcomes more than 200 Afghan refugees
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Over 200 Afghan refugees have arrived in Vancouver, the most to reach the province since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last August. , Photos: 1
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Residential school investigation decision coming
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- A decision whether to lay charges following a decade-long investigation into a residential school in Manitoba is expected in the coming weeks. , Photos: 1
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Edmonton school board requests vaccine clinics
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- One of Alberta's largest school boards wants the province to open vaccine clinics in schools as the number of students and staff infected with COVID-19 rises. , Photos: 1
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Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard denied bail
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will remain behind bars in Toronto as he awaits trial on sexual assault charges after an Ontario court rejected his bid to be released on bail. By Paola Loriggio.
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Two men charged in botched Calgary home invasion
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- A Calgary family was terrorized on the weekend in what police are calling a violent home invasion gone wrong. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
VICTORIA - Forests Minister Katrine Conroy and representatives of the Nanwakolas Council and Western Forests Products announce an agreement on forest resource management, including old growth. The Canadian Press is covering.
WINNIPEG - Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Dr. Joss Reimer with the vaccine implementation group provide a COVID-19 update. Health Minister Audrey Gordon and health officials also provide an update from the province's diagnostic and surgical recovery team. Reporter Steve Lambert is covering.
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