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ICBC president Nicolas Jimenez leaves to take the top job at BC Ferries

ICBC president Nicolas Jimenez leaves to take the top job at BC Ferries

VICTORIA — The president and CEO of the Insurance Corporation of B.C. is leaving to take on the same job at BC Ferries. The insurance corporation says in a news release that Nicolas Jimenez has been with them for almost 20 years.
Highlights from Canada's guidance on alcohol and health

Highlights from Canada's guidance on alcohol and health

Canada has adopted new guidance on low-risk alcohol consumption, drastically slashing the amount of booze that was considered safe in 2011.
Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic Newfoundland fishing village say the City of St. John’s has abandoned them in their fight against a neighbour's powerful floodlights, which they say shine all night into the bedrooms of local homes.
Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine

Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Tuesday that his country plans to "join” the U.S. and Germany's efforts to train and arm Ukraine with advanced Patriot defense systems.
New alcohol guidance focuses on continuum of risk, suggests warning labels

New alcohol guidance focuses on continuum of risk, suggests warning labels

A report on new drinking guidance from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recommends warning labels be affixed to bottles and cans to inform consumers about serious health risks including cancer, the number and potency of drink servin
Police arrest failed candidate in shootings at Democrats

Police arrest failed candidate in shootings at Democrats

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January SC event

Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January SC event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two high-profile South Carolina supporters — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov.
Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact

Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact

OTTAWA — The association representing Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence sector is the latest to sound the alarm over this country’s unexplained absence from a security pact between some of its closest allies: Australia, Britain and the United Stat
Manitoba still hasn't acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate says

Manitoba still hasn't acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has yet to implement key recommendations on sleep-related infant deaths, social worker caseloads and other issues, even though some of the proposals date back years, the office of the provincial children and youth a

Group faces civil rights penalties for race-motivated banner

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A group accused of displaying “Keep New England White" banners from an overpass in New Hampshire faces state Civil Rights Act violations, the attorney general's office said Tuesday.
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