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Finning reports Q4 profit down, hit by foreign exchange loss
VANCOUVER - Finning International Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by a foreign exchange loss in Argentina due to government currency restrictions an...
Feb 07, 2024

Pedestrian hospitalized after morning collision on 5th Avenue
PRINCE GEORGE - At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, a vehicle hit a person and sent them to the hospital. Witnesses at the scene reported that a pedestrian was struck by an eastbound vehicle o...
Feb 07, 2024

Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn't leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue ...
Feb 07, 2024

Five climate protesters arrested after pink paint splashed on PM's office building
OTTAWA - Five people are facing mischief charges after the building that houses the Prime Minister's Office was doused with splashes of pink paint. It is the second such protest in less than a year by...
Feb 07, 2024

Two new charges for alleged Chinese spy who worked for Quebec hydro utility
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China is facing two new charges. Yuesheng Wang is the first person to be charged with economic...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations
TORONTO - Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I...
Feb 07, 2024

Loggerhead turtle rarely seen in B.C. waters is rescued, suffering hypothermia
VANCOUVER - A loggerhead sea turtle rarely seen in British Columbia waters has been rescued after being found suffering from hypothermia near Victoria. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Soci...
Feb 07, 2024

Rate cut timing 'difficult to foresee' amid inflation pressures: BoC deliberations
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada isn't sure when it will be able to start cutting interest rates as it continues to contend with inflation that's still too high and broad-based, its summary of deliberation...
Feb 07, 2024

Loggerhead turtle rarely seen in B.C. waters is rescued, suffering hypothermia
VANCOUVER - A loggerhead sea turtle rarely seen in British Columbia waters has been rescued after being found suffering from hypothermia near Victoria. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Soci...
Feb 07, 2024

Source: Veteran quarterback Shiltz agrees in principle to deal with Calgary
Matt Shitlz appears headed to the West Division. According to a league source, the veteran American quarterback has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders. T he source spok...
Feb 07, 2024