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Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department special counsel investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents has completed his inquiry and a report is expected to be made public soon,...
Feb 07, 2024

Liberals' proposed AI law too vague, costly, Big Tech executives tell MPs
OTTAWA - Representatives from Big Tech companies say a Liberal government bill that would begin regulating some artificial intelligence systems is too vague. Amazon and Microsoft executives told MPs a...
Feb 07, 2024

Public urged to report sick bats as fungus threatens Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE - Last year, scientists discovered a fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats in southern British Columbia. This fungus is deadly to bats, and researchers warn that it's not a matt...
Feb 07, 2024

Spruce Kings acquire new defenseman
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings have added Aidan Souligny from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks to their roster.The Spruce Kings have traded defenseman Max Ranstrm ('04) in exchange for Soulig...
Feb 07, 2024

2 officers wounded by gunfire at home that later erupts in flames in Philadelphia suburb
EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. (AP) - Two police officers were wounded Wednesday by gunfire at a suburban Philadelphia home that later became engulfed in flames, authorities said. Officials in Delaware County sa...
Feb 07, 2024

No new restrictions on B.C. sex offender Hopley, who went on run: parole board
VANCOUVER - High-risk B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley, who went on the run for 10 days in November, will still be allowed overnight community leave with the approval of his parole officer, after the ...
Feb 07, 2024

No new restrictions on B.C. sex offender Hopley, who went on run: parole board
VANCOUVER - High-risk B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley, who went on the run for 10 days in November, will still be allowed overnight community leave with the approval of his parole officer, after the ...
Feb 07, 2024

Quebec government to table bill extending notwithstanding clause for secularism law
QUEBEC - The Quebec government will table a bill Thursday aimed at ensuring the province's secularism law - known as Bill 21 - remains shielded from potential Charter challenges. Franois Legault's Coa...
Feb 07, 2024

Liberals intend to include sexually explicit deepfakes under online harms bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to ensure sexually explicit "deepfakes" like the images of Taylor Swift that generated global headlines last month are addressed by forthcoming legislation on onl...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian women's basketball squad set to compete for spot in 2024 Paris Olympics
Head coach Victor Lapena wasn't high on his squad's readiness to compete back in November, but things have changed since then for Canada's women's senior basketball team. Canada opens play Thursday ag...
Feb 07, 2024