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Judge to reassess $80 million award in Monsanto cancer case
SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. judge will reconsider a jury's $80 million damage award to a California cancer victim who used Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said at a heari...
Jul 03, 2019
John Howard pulls the plug on S.T.O.P.
PRINCE GEORGE - A program that has been working successfully to stop domestic violence before it happens is no longer. The Stop Taking it Out on your Partner, or S.T.O.P., has had its gaming grant app...
Jul 03, 2019 S.T.O.P.
Habs give offer sheet to Aho, Leafs deal Kadri, and Panarin and Bobrovsky cash in
NHL general managers pulled out their owners' wallets as free agency opened Monday. Marc Bergevin made the biggest splash. And then Kyle Dubas turned heads with a stunning trade. Bergevin, the GM...
Jul 03, 2019
Dutch beat Swedes to set up Women's World Cup final with US
LYON, France - The Netherlands will play the United States for the Women's World Cup title after Jackie Groenen sealed a 1-0 victory over Sweden in extra time on Wednesday night. A slick passing seque...
Jul 03, 2019
Toronto FC takes on the Galaxy, looking to build on recent rebound in form
The emotion has subsided since Toronto FC's controversial 1-1 tie at D.C. United. Now coach Greg Vanney is looking to build momentum and pick up points against his former team. Toronto had t...
Jul 03, 2019
Canada seeks international support to ban Russian-issued passports in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada is courting international support for its plan to reject Russian passports given to Ukrainian citizens in the parts of Ukraine occupied by Kremlin-backed separatists. Foreign Affairs M...
Jul 03, 2019
Human remains identified
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George RCMP have identified the human remains that were discovered last month (June 24) on the outskirts of Prince George."The remains have now been identified as Brent Alla...
Jul 03, 2019
Judge blocks Ohio abortion law, clinics to remain open
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected on Wednesday, siding with abortion clinics that had argued the law would effectiv...
Jul 03, 2019
First Nations basketball players to hit court despite dispute with referees
CALGARY - Young basketball players from a southern Alberta First Nation will be able to play in a tournament this week despite a dispute with a Calgary referee group. Truman...
Jul 03, 2019
Local talent to shine in upcoming UNBC, TNW production
PRINCE GEORGE - Theatre NorthWest and the UNBC Musical Productions Club have announced they will be continuing their partnership. It will allow the university club to continue using the facility for p...
Jul 03, 2019