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Vancouver police issue $17,000 in fines to partygoers, man running home 'nightclub'

VANCOUVER — Police have arrested a man who allegedly operated a makeshift nightclub at his Vancouver penthouse and issued fines against him and his suspected guests totaling more than $17,000. Sgt.

RCMP officer in B.C. suspended during criminal investigation and internal probe

SURREY, B.C. — An officer with the RCMP detachment in Surrey, B.C., has been suspended amid a criminal investigation that's expected to lead to formal charges.
Grandparents, researchers, friends: 20,000 people in Canada have died of COVID-19

Grandparents, researchers, friends: 20,000 people in Canada have died of COVID-19

When Thelma Coward-Ince donned her uniform in 1954, she was believed to be the first Black reservist in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Judge mulls whether keeping kids out of COVID-19 hot spot is best for mental health

Judge mulls whether keeping kids out of COVID-19 hot spot is best for mental health

An Ontario judge says he's wrestling with the issue of whether to order a woman and her three children to honour a family custody agreement by returning to Ontario or allow them to remain in Newfoundland to protect the kids from the mental health tol
'Serious concern' among Nunavut communities over iron ore mine's proposed expansion

'Serious concern' among Nunavut communities over iron ore mine's proposed expansion

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut communities on the northern tip of Baffin Island are speaking out against the proposed expansion of an open-pit iron ore mine that would include construction of a railroad, lead to more ship traffic and, hunters fear, affec
Payette resignation shines light on generous pension, expense account for former GGs

Payette resignation shines light on generous pension, expense account for former GGs

OTTAWA — Taxpayers will continue paying Julie Payette a generous pension and an even heftier expense account for the rest of her life, even though she served just three years as governor general and resigned under a cloud.

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $6 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a ticket holder in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Feb.

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 31, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 31, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 15,013 new vaccinations administered for a total of 952,212 doses given.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 400 a.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 31, 2021. There are 775,048 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 775,048 confirmed cases (54,186 active, 700,920 resolved, 19,942 deaths).
COVID-19 clinics for 'long haulers' aim to treat patients stuck in limbo

COVID-19 clinics for 'long haulers' aim to treat patients stuck in limbo

VANCOUVER — Lorraine Graves barely has the energy to hold a pen some days as "brain fog" leaves her forgetful and sudden worsening vision has her increasing the font size on her computer.