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Trudeau names Quebec judge Nicholas Kasirer to Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Nicholas Kasirer, a Quebec judge and former professor with a passion for civil law, to the Supreme Court of Canada. Kasirer has served on...
Jul 10, 2019
AP Exclusive: Officer accuses general of sexual misconduct
WASHINGTON - A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination....
Jul 10, 2019
Divisive telescope to restart building next week in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Construction on a giant telescope will start again next week after lengthy court battles over building it on a mountain that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. State officials announced...
Jul 10, 2019
Mayor for new working group
PRINCE GEORGE - The Intercon pulp mill is set to start one month of curtailments on Friday, while Northwood will do the same in mid-August. Those curtailments are the result of, amongst other things, ...
Jul 10, 2019 Intercon Pulp
Slow start to wildfire season
PRINCE GEORGE - The city was bracing for another crazy wildfire season, especially with hot and dry conditions anticipated for the summer months. So far though, the weather hasn't been what was initia...
Jul 10, 2019 File photo
Kerr Running Green
PRINCE GEORGE - There is now a Green Party candidate for the riding of Cariboo-Prince George. Mackenzie Kerr is a 22-year-old UNBC student.She says there is a Green wave coming, with things like the c...
Jul 10, 2019 Mackenzie Kerr
Fox News viewers flock to Trump's holiday speech
NEW YORK - The Fourth of July meant hot dogs, fireworks and President Donald Trump for many Fox News viewers. Fox News reached an average of 4.09 million viewers between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT last Thursday...
Jul 10, 2019
As Beetle ends, iconic original thrives in Mexico City hills
MEXICO CITY - The Beetle is dead. Long live the Beetle. The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model ceased production Wednesday, but people in Cuautepec on the outskirts of Mexico City still rel...
Jul 10, 2019
Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.The Environment Canada website says that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorm...
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Ottawa city council gives controversial Chateau Laurier addition go-ahead
Ottawa city council has approved a controversial addition to the historic Chateau Laurier but is going to meet again Thursday to discuss it one more time. In a 14-9 split Wednesday, councill...
Jul 10, 2019