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Vice-president's press secretary the latest White House staffer to test positive for coronavirus

The White House says it is conducting contact tracing after the U.S. vice-president's press secretary, Katie Miller, tested positive for coronavirus.




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'Thanks for ripping me off': B.C. government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court which, if successful, could mean every ICBC-insured motorist and crash victim will be in line for a share of almost $1 billion. 



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Timber Kings' reality TV star behind B.C. mill using pulp to make medical garments

Bryan Reid is known for building custom log homes on his HGTV reality show Timber Kings, and he’s also in the business of pulp — cedar pulp used to make medical garments,an effort critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Worries about food shortages have people scratching for information on backyard chickens

Mary Ellen Dalgleish, a poultry expert at Purity Feeds in Kamloops, B.C., believes the increased interest in backyard chickens follows concerns about food security when consumers saw grocery store shelves cleared out early in the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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B.C.'s farmers markets set to open, but with new physical distancing protocols

Farmers markets throughout B.C.’s Interior and South Coast are ramping up for their spring seasons, but COVID-19 has forced them to make some changes to how they operate. 



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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300 Cache Creek residents on evacuation alert due to fear of flooding

Ten properties, including homes and businesses, have already been evacuated as the community braces against rising water levels.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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RCMP investigating incident at Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River, B.C.

RCMP in Clearwater, B.C., are investigating an incident that took place at the Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River over the weekend. 




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Eyebrow-shaving couple takes on another isolation trend: at-home haircuts

A B.C. couple who shaved their eyebrows off in the spirit of forcing themselves to stay at home has tackled another isolation challenge — home haircuts. 



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Coldwater band asks Ottawa to intervene after Trans Mountain changes aquifer study plans

The Coldwater band is calling for federal intervention after Trans Mountain announced it was changing the way it would study the aquifer the First Nation relies on for its drinking water.




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Kamloops zoo faces challenges from pandemic, flood threat — but animals don't seem to notice

Most of the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops are unfazed by the absence of paying visitors since it closed in March over COVID-19 concerns. But Blue the turkey appears "bummed," staff say.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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What the unemployment numbers hide: Listen to the latest West of Centre episode

Politicians, pundits and other thoughtful westerners chat about the priorities, preoccupations and politics of Albertans and others who are West of Centre in this podcast series hosted by CBC Calgary's executive producer of news, Kathleen Petty.



  • News/Canada/Calgary

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Could intentionally infecting volunteers with COVID-19 help find vaccine sooner?

Human challenge studies could help researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine faster, but the approach is incredibly risky.




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Canmore mourns unusual friendly elk who befriended dogs and magpies

Some residents of Canmore, Alta., are mourning the death of an unusual elk that went by the name of Marvin. He was known to frequent backyards and hang out with pets.



  • News/Canada/Calgary

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Alberta premier likely to target wage boosts to seniors' home workers

Employees in Alberta continuing care homes and seniors’ residences are the most likely recipients of a federal wage top-up intended for essential workers.



  • News/Canada/Edmonton

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Serving God through coffee shops and carpentry

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.




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Strength to overcome

During special Easter outreaches to women in red light areas, outreach workers go in the knowledge that Jesus is with them and His resurrection power gives hope, strength and life.




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March 28 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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March 29 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 1 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 2 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 3 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 4 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 8 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 9 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 10 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 11 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 12 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 15 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 16 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 17 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 18 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 22 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 24 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 25 Grains Commentary: Terry Roggensack

Terry Roggensack, The Hightower Report




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April 26 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 29 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 30 Grains Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 01 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 02 Grains Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 03 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 06 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 07 Grains Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 08 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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MAY 09 GRAINS COMMENTARY: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 10 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 13 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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Bruins sign pending free agent Jaroslav Halak to 1-year deal

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak signed a one-year contract worth $2.25 million US, the team announced Friday. He was playing in the final season of a two-year contract.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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'I can't get up without losing my breath': Former Habs enforcer Laraque on COVID-19

Former Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque's biggest challenge is trying to breathe clearly as he fights COVID-19 at a Montreal hospital. "The nights are the worst. I have fevers a couple times a night. I have to get up and take pills."



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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Maple Leafs sign veteran European defenceman Mikko Lehtonen

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Finnish defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2020-21 season, the club announced Monday.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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Vaccine may be the only way sports return to full arenas

The coronavirus pandemic has forced major professional sports leagues across North America to push the pause button. But even if the NHL, CFL, NBA or MLS are given the green light, many fans have reservations about returning to arenas until a vaccine for the virus is available.