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Feds have not 'demonstrated need' for security-screening measures: privacy watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog is pressing for changes to security screening procedures for public servants. An internal memo prepared by the privacy commissioner's office says the government h...
Dec 22, 2020
Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down
A standardbred racing double-header will run on Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park as its final event of the season before COVID-19 restrictions shut down the track. Woodbine Entertainment made the ann...
Dec 21, 2020
Air Force: Blacks are more likely investigated, disciplined
WASHINGTON - Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report that looked ...
Dec 21, 2020
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season. Silver, the the NBA's Commissioner, said Monday - one day be...
Dec 21, 2020
PG Minor Hockey changes traditional Christmas plans with Skills Competition
PRINCE GEORGE - Typically, the weekend leading up to Christmas would have the Prince George Minor Hockey Association putting on their Christmas Tournament. However, due to the on-going pandemic of COV...
Dec 21, 2020
Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons
WASHINGTON - Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honours during the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series run. Kendrick announced his retirement M...
Dec 21, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - It's the moment many in northern B.C. have been waiting for, the COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived in Prince George at UHNBC.The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by Health Canada an...
Dec 21, 2020
All B.C. health regions have received shipment of COVID-19 vaccine: top doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says every regional health authority has received doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Bonnie Henry says vaccine deliveries last week were concen...
Dec 21, 2020
5 more schools exposed to COVID-19 in School District 57: Northern Health
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health is reporting five more exposures to COVID-19 in schools of School District 57.Schools that have had exposures include:Southridge Elementary - December 10Westwood Elemen...
Dec 21, 2020
Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway on Monday as winter storm hits area
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia was closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt on Monday afternoon because of multiple incidents.The Drive BC highway report urged pe...
Dec 21, 2020