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Horgan, Wilkinson trade insults in feisty radio debate over past, present governments

Horgan, Wilkinson trade insults in feisty radio debate over past, present governments

VANCOUVER — The records of past and present British Columbia governments and their roles in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were the targets Thursday of a spirited election campaign radio debate.
European lawmakers won’t be back in Strasbourg this month

European lawmakers won’t be back in Strasbourg this month

BRUSSELS — European lawmakers won't be returning to the French city of Strasbourg for next week's plenary session because of the COVID-19 resurgence in France, the European Parliament president said Thursday.
Rink grant, more funds for veterans services on Sask. Party election agenda

Rink grant, more funds for veterans services on Sask. Party election agenda

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Leader Scott Moe is promising to bring back a grant program for community rinks and increase funding to a veterans services organization if the Saskatchewan Party is re-elected on Oct. 26.
Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

JOTOLCHEN, Mexico — The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing world, two decades of gains against child labour are eroding.

Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

JOTOLCHEN, Mexico — The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing world, two decades of gains against child labour are eroding.

To build back better after COVID-19, we must support parents

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Three hour search ends successfully as man pulled alive from Victoria's harbour

VICTORIA — A man has been pulled alive from Victoria's Inner Harbour after spending what could have been hours in the water. Victoria police say a person was spotted in distress in the chilly water late Wednesday afternoon.
B.C. reports 158 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

B.C. reports 158 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

VICTORIA — The number of active cases of COVID-19 has ticked up to just under 1,500 as B.C. reports 158 new cases on Wednesday. Provincial health officer Dr.
B.C. Greens release platform highlighting basic income, support for teachers

B.C. Greens release platform highlighting basic income, support for teachers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — B.C.'s Green party is promising income security as part of its new election platform with a move toward a basic income program.

'Probable' case of COVID-19 came back as negative, Yukon officials say

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's top doctor says a probable case of COVID-19 flagged over the weekend has come back negative. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Brendon Hanley says after further testing carried out by the B.C.