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Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children
Whether using a video of Batman shadowing a public health professional or a picture of a purple cartoon character playing hockey, Canadian health units and science communication groups are trying to f...
Nov 20, 2021
Two journalists among 15 people arrested by RCMP near B.C. pipeline worksite
HOUSTON, B.C. - An award-winning photojournalist and a documentary filmmaker were among the 15 people arrested on Friday as B.C. RCMP moved to enforce an injunction barring protests from blocking an a...
Nov 20, 2021
AUMA re-brands to simpler 'Alberta Municipalities'
The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association has re-branded.It is now called simply Alberta Municipalities (AM).The organization held its annual convention this week in Edmonton."When our members spok...
Nov 20, 2021
Storm damage in B.C. prompts gasoline and travel restrictions
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public safety minister says he's relying on the good judgment of residents to ensure the province doesn't run out of gasoline. Mike Farnworth says B.C. residents, who are...
Nov 20, 2021
Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID-19 over coming weeks
MONTREAL - After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot.The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it is hoping in the comi...
Nov 20, 2021
Canada falls just short of podium in World Cup bobsled opener
IGLS, Austria (AP) - Canadians Justin Kripps and Cam Stones finished just off the podium in fourth in season-opening World Cup two-man bobsled Saturday. Kripps of Summerland, B.C., and Stones from Whi...
Nov 20, 2021
Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID-19 over coming weeks
MONTREAL - After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot. The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it is hoping in the com...
Nov 20, 2021
Mistrial declared in case of man charged in 18 Texas deaths
DALLAS (AP) - A Texas judge declared a mistrial Friday in the first murder case against a man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span, and a defense attorney said h...
Nov 20, 2021
Denver suburb to pay $15M to settle Elijah McClain lawsuit
DENVER (AP) - The Denver suburb of Aurora has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after suburban Denver police stopped him on t...
Nov 20, 2021
Former NFL player Zac Stacy charged with attacking ex
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been arrested after the mother of his child showed detectives video of him attacking her at her central Florida home, authorities said. Stacy...
Nov 20, 2021