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New Code of Conduct for Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Conflicts of interest, inter-Councilrelations, dealing with the public and so on. That's what is laid out in the new Code of Conduct for Council, which according to one long-time Counc...
Dec 22, 2023

Canadian death toll in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak rises to seven
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting another death from a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes, bringing the total to seven. The agency says there have been 164 lab-confirmed ...
Dec 22, 2023

B.C. government says stadium upgrades needed to bring in high-profile events
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C. Place for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as much needed and a way for the venue to hold more events in the future, but...
Dec 22, 2023

Health authorities warn of rise in strep infections among B.C. children
VANCOUVER - Health authorities in British Columbia are warning the public about higher levels of strep bacterial infections among children. A joint statement from the Provincial Health Services Author...
Dec 22, 2023

Canada announces 25-player roster for Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Canada has released its 25-player roster for the 2023 Spengler Cup. The team features several players with NHL experience, including forwards Colton Sceviour and Chris DiDomenico, defencemen...
Dec 22, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in redistricting case brought by Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn as Democrats had urged ...
Dec 22, 2023

CP NewsAlert: New trial ordered for N.B. men convicted of murder in 1984
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for two New Brunswick men convicted of a 1984 murder. Arif Virani says in a news release today that after a review, he has determined ther...
Dec 22, 2023

Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer's general secretary
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is s...
Dec 22, 2023

Man believed taken hostage with Canadian wife by Hamas confirmed dead: report
An American Israeli man who was taken hostage with his Canadian wife by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel has reportedly been confirmed dead. ABC News reports that the Israeli group Hostages a...
Dec 22, 2023

Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday. City led...
Dec 22, 2023