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South Korea's Yoon replaces defense chief as parliament is poised to vote on his impeachment
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's president accepted the resignation of his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition...
Dec 04, 2024

Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police
VANCOUVER - Police say they've arrested a suspect five days after an unprovoked assault in downtown Vancouver. They say the alleged attack happened last Thursday in front of the Hudson's Bay store on ...
Dec 04, 2024

Should Prince George increase public bathroom access?
PRINCE GEORGE - Increasing public access to bathrooms was a big topic at December 2's City Council meeting. A motion brought forward by Councillors Trudy Klassen and Tim Bennett is looking to "enhance...
Dec 04, 2024

Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after ...
Dec 04, 2024

Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects
CAIRO (AP) - Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attac...
Dec 04, 2024

Details of UPCC come to light
PRINCE GEORGE - The Urgent and Primary Care Centre at Parkwood Mall will remain open past Saturday.On October 9th, members of the Nechako Medical Clinic voted to cease providing physician staffing at ...
Dec 04, 2024

Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school
PALERMO, Calif. (AP) - Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff's ...
Dec 04, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Canada names roster for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault are among the players named to Canada's roster for the up...
Dec 04, 2024

Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs agreed today to launch new negotiations with Canada over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October. Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations voted to...
Dec 04, 2024

Operation Red Nose: A better option
PRINCE GEORGE - Operation Red Nose was launched on November 29th, offering free rides home - and the vehicle comes too - for someone who may have had a bit too much. And there is a legion of people be...
Dec 04, 2024