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Former justice minister David Lametti resigns as Montreal MP to join law firm
OTTAWA - Former justice minister and Montreal MP David Lametti says he is resigning from public office as of the end of this month. Lametti made the announcement today, saying in a statement that he r...
Jan 25, 2024
With Glenn Howard out with knee injury, son Scott to skip three-man team at playdowns
A three-man lineup has worked well at times for the members of Team Glenn Howard. They're hoping a short-handed setup will lead to success again this week at the Ontario curling championship. With How...
Jan 25, 2024
Travellers continue to head back to the skies through YXS
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Airport Authority has reported that 417,848 passengers travelled through the Prince George Airport in 2023. This represents 15% more passengers than in 2022."We experie...
Jan 25, 2024
Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at th...
Jan 25, 2024
Study suggests oilsands pollutant release vastly higher than official estimates
Alberta's oilsands are releasing potentially hazardous compounds into the atmosphere at rates dozens of times higher than official estimates, newly published research suggests. The authors say the mas...
Jan 25, 2024
Manager in fatal B.C. rooming house fire calls for better fire safety training
BURNABY, B.C. - The manager of a Vancouver rooming house that was the site of a fatal fire in 2022 broke down in tears at an inquest, telling the jury that staff needed better training in fire safety....
Jan 25, 2024
Manager in fatal B.C. rooming house fire calls for better fire safety training
BURNABY, B.C. - The manager of a Vancouver rooming house that was the site of a fatal fire in 2022 broke down in tears at an inquest, telling the jury that staff needed better training in fire safety....
Jan 25, 2024
Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey published a measure approving Sweden's membership in NATO in an official gazette on Thursday, finalizing the ratification that brings the previously nonaligned country a s...
Jan 25, 2024
Moccasin Flats tiny home catches fire
PRINCE GEORGE-On Thursday morning, at 4:51 a.m, Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the area known as Moccasin Flats.Upon arrival crews from two halls found one of the donated tiny homes ...
Jan 25, 2024
Ryder Green commits to Spruce Kings
PRINCE GEORGE-Cariboo Cougars goaltender Ryder Green('07) has a new home with the Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2024/25 season.The Prince George native has had a stellar season with the Cougars U...
Jan 25, 2024