Beijing imposes mainland China's first COVID vaccine mandate in face of Omicron subvariant

Beijing on Wednesday announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for residents to enter public venues, becoming the first city in mainland China to do so as it attempts to contain a highly infectious Omicron subvariant.
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Some new student housing in Waterloo might not be ready in time for start of school year
Student housing is hard to come by in Waterloo and new spots are constantly being built to address the need, but it appears some new housing might not be ready in time for the start of the school year. -
Credit card, clothes found but U.S. man who travelled to B.C. for music festival still missing
Several belongings have been found, but there's still no sign of an American man who crossed the border to attend a music festival, officials said, announcing the suspension of search efforts. -
Canadian Blood Services looks for donors as supply dwindles
Canadian Blood Services says the Maritimes' blood supply is critically low. -
Warrant issued for man after break-in, sexual assault on Vancouver Island
RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man after a break-in and sexual assault in Nanoose Bay, B.C. -
County Road 91 closed in Clearview for collision involving tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle
Police in Clearview Township are currently on scene at a major collision involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle. -
Man wanted by police for spraying 'Kill Asians' graffiti in Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a man that sprayed anti-Asian graffiti several times in the Jasper Place area. -
Mill Bay home destroyed, man suffers burns in fire
One man suffered burns and smoke inhalation after a house fire in Mill Bay, B.C., on Saturday. -
Bear spray incident at QCX affected 40 people: Regina police
A bear spray incident at the Queen City Exhibition on Sunday affected dozens of people, according to Regina police. -
Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues
Canadian homeowners who use propane to heat their homes will have to pay a lot more to stay warm this winter.