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Board probes possible train-fire link in Lytton

Board probes possible train-fire link in Lytton

LYTTON, B.C. — Residents of Lytton, B.C.
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

OTTAWA — The federal government's new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities, raising questions of fair treatment and practical border-crossing concerns.
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

OTTAWA — Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough as the rate of first-dose shots is slowing.
B.C. Indigenous leaders call for unity, end to violence, vandalism in Victoria area

B.C. Indigenous leaders call for unity, end to violence, vandalism in Victoria area

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — Indigenous leaders from across southern Vancouver Island called for an end to recent incidents of violence and vandalism, including the destruction of a statue, the burning of a totem pole and online threats and abuse.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, July 9, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, July 9, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:55 p.m. Yukon's top doctor is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Dr. Brendan Hanley says the new cases all involve Yukon residents.
Prime minister announces $1.3B for SkyTrain spur from Surrey to Langley, B.C.

Prime minister announces $1.3B for SkyTrain spur from Surrey to Langley, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved his campaign-style sweep to Surrey, B.C., on Friday, announcing federal government funding of up to $1.3 billion to extend Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain line from Surrey to neighbouring Langley.
B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case

B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge will not allow new evidence to be admitted in the United States extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou.
Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one main ingredient from the past — spectators.
Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June

Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy nearly recovered the jobs lost during third wave lockdowns as restrictions rolled back and businesses expanded their payrolls faster than expected in June.
A look at Quebec's vaccine-passport system expected as of September

A look at Quebec's vaccine-passport system expected as of September

Quebec has announced its intention to impose a vaccine-passport system beginning in September that would require people to prove they are vaccinated to access non-essential businesses — such as bars and gyms — in parts of the province where COVID-19