Wednesday, Jan. 26, 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
How agents keep tabs on the Canada-U.S. border
Mba-Border-Deaths
Saint Vincent, Minnesota, United States -- A bleak panorama of frozen, windblown prairie extends in every direction behind Katy Siemer as she points north, past a barren stand of trees to a pipeline compressor station a few hundred metres away in Manitoba. By James McCarten. , Photos: 1
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Man enters guilty pleas in triple homicide
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Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada -- A Saskatchewan man has pleaded guilty to killing his parents and his son in the couple's home nearly two years ago. , Photos: 1
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B.C. Appeal Court extends Fairy Creek injunction
Old-Growth-Blockades
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia's Court of Appeal has overturned a lower-court ruling and extended an injunction against old-growth logging protests until September on Vancouver Island. , Photos: 1
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B.C. steelhead species faces extinction: letter
Steelhead-Protection
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Fishery and conservation groups in British Columbia warn a unique species of ocean-going trout faces a "severe conservation crisis" and must be added to Canada's Species at Risk Act.
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Attacks on homeless a hate crime: police
Alta-Stabbing-Attack
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Police in Calgary say stabbing attacks on three homeless people days before Christmas were motivated by hate. , Photos: 1
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Saskatoon police use taser on assault suspect
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -- A man is due in court this morning on assault and breach of probation charges following an incident in Saskatoon last night.
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IHIT called in for "serious incident" in Richmond
Richmond-Serious-Incident
The RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigations Team (IHIT) has been called in following what police describe as a "serious incident" in Richmond.
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Vancouver Canucks name Patrik Allvin GM
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Vancouver Canucks have filled their vacant general manager position, hiring Pittsburgh Penguins assistant manger Patrik Allvin. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
WINNIPEG _ Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Dr. Joss Reimer with the province's vaccine implementation group provide a COVID-19 update. Reporter Steve Lambert is covering.
REGINA _ Saskatchewan is considering lifting some of its COVID-19 measures as spring nears says the province's chief medical health officer. By Mickey Djuric.
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Canadian Press Western Bureau
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