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Booze rationing in B.C.
British Columbia's Finance Ministry has announced that government-run liquor stores are implementing limits on alcohol sales in response to job action affecting several distribution outlets, effective immediately.
Transport minister faces questions today about airport delays
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra will testify today, August 19, 2022, before the House of Commons transport committee on airport and airline delays that have wreaked havoc on travellers over the past several months.
B.C. MLA John Rustad dumped from Liberal caucus after climate denial tweet
The Opposition B.C. Liberals have removed MLA John Rustad from the party caucus after he retweeted comments that questioned the role of carbon dioxide in climate change.
Quebec long term care residents offered fifth dose of COVID vaccine
Quebec on Monday, August 15, 2022, started offering fifth doses of COVID-19 vaccine to residents of long-term care homes and private seniors residences.
Fuel spill from U.S. boat raises fears for endangered Canadian orcas
A fishing boat that sank with nearly 10,000 litres of fuel on board near the Canada−U.S. marine border went down in one of the worst possible places for endangered orcas, an ocean pollutants expert says.
Lightning, high winds are predicted, raising fire risk across B.C.'s southern Interior
Residents of the British Columbia community of Olalla are now allowed to return home after being forced out by a threatening wildfire last week.
Moderna's Montreal vaccine facility could be up and running by end of 2024
Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal area will begin later this year, with production expected to begin by the end of 2024.
Scientists demand raise from federal government
Hundreds of scientists and researchers are expected to gather on Parliament Hill today, August 11, 2022, to call for a raise.
B.C. ups plastics fund to encourage businesses to cut pollution
British Columbia is increasing funding incentives for businesses to $10 million to develop products to reduce plastic pollution.
Choppers deliver supplies to Newfoundland towns cut off by raging fires
Helicopters have begun bringing essential supplies to southern Newfoundland towns cut off from the rest of the island by two out−of−control forest fires.