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Ethics committee set to decide whether to launch probe of Trudeau's recent trip
OTTAWA - The House of Commons ethics committee is set to meet today to discuss whether a probe should be launched over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent holiday vacation to Jamaica. Conservative ...
Jan 17, 2024

In the news today: Ethics probe over PM's vacation? Canadians on climate change?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ethics committee to meet over Trudeau's vacation The House of Commons ethics co...
Jan 17, 2024

Alberta tourist town to make decision on permanent pedestrian zone in its downtown
BANFF, Alta. - An Alberta tourist town in Canada's busiest national park is expected to make a decision today on whether to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone every summer and fall. The Tow...
Jan 17, 2024

Inquest set to hear from first officers who responded to mass killing in Saskatchewan
MELFORT, Sask. - The first Mounties to respond to a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation are expected to testify on the third day of a coroner's inquest. Myles Sanderson killed 11 people an...
Jan 17, 2024

NHL roundup: Rangers beat Kraken 5-2 behind Wheeler, Kakko
NEW YORK (AP) - Blake Wheeler had two goals, Kaapo Kakko scored in his second game back from a long injury absence, and the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in NHL action on Tuesday night....
Jan 16, 2024

Fernandez bounced in second round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Delayed by rain for more than three hours, Leylah Fernandez got off to a great start in her second-round women's singles match at the Australian Open. But after building a promi...
Jan 16, 2024

Eby announces $36-billion plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a push to expand the province's electricity system that could see billions in extra spending on infrastructure projects. Eby made the announc...
Jan 16, 2024

Sharangovich scores overtime winner for Flames in 3-2 win over Coyotes
CALGARY - Yegor Sharangovich scored a power-play goal in overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. The Coyotes were penalized for too many men at ...
Jan 16, 2024

Oilers rally to beat Leafs 4-2 for 11th straight win
EDMONTON - Ryan McLeod had a goal and assist as the red-hot Edmonton Oilers rallied from behind to record their franchise-record 11th consecutive victory, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tues...
Jan 16, 2024

Major Hydro funding announced at launch of Natural Resources Forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Premier David Eby used the Natural Resources Forum dinner to announce a significant investment in BC's energy options moving forward.BC Hydro will spend $36 billion dollars over ten ye...
Jan 16, 2024