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Helped develop response to SARS, H1N1: Renowned scientist Francis Plummer dies
WINNIPEG - The former scientific director of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory who had experimental brain surgery to battle alcoholism has died. Dr. Francis (Frank) Plummer, a world-renowned m...
Feb 06, 2020

Metis leader demands apology from Lynn Beyak for claiming to be Metis
OTTAWA - The Metis National Council says Sen. Lynn Beyak should consider resigning for reportedly claiming to be Metis because her parents adopted an Indigenous child. David Chartrand, vice-presi...
Feb 06, 2020

Experts urge Trudeau to use African trip to reset relationship
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Africa tonight where he will become the first Canadian prime minister to participate in a session of the African Union. Trudeau's eigh...
Feb 06, 2020

Burns Lake athlete competing in Europe
The biathlon is not a popular sport for a young kid to want to try, but that wasn't the case for Emily Dickson. Dickson was born in Burns Lake and started cross country skiing when she was three years...
Feb 06, 2020 via Facebook/ Emily Dickson

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons
EAST LANSING, Mich. - From "pride comes before the fall" to Little Giants, Mark Dantonio leaves Michigan State fans with an abundance of fond memories after bringing the Spartans to heights they hadn'...
Feb 06, 2020

New online program for those interested in law enforcement and public safety
NEW WESTMINSTER- The Justice Institute of British Columbia is offering a new online degree option for those pursuing careers in law enforcement and public safety.The Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studie...
Feb 06, 2020

Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov tells Canada keep sanctions pressure on 'bully' Putin
OTTAWA - Oleg Sentsov is frequently asked how he survived five years in a Russian prison, and he still can't offer an explanation. But the Ukrainian filmmaker has an unwavering message about how to ge...
Feb 06, 2020

Research shows climate change silencing spots once buzzing with bees
OTTAWA - Research measuring the effort of climate change on bees suggests they are only half as likely to be found in areas where they were once common. "Things are just getting way too hot for t...
Feb 06, 2020

ICBC looks to deliver lower rates and better benefits
VICTORIA-More money in your wallet?In a media release by the BC government this morning, it was announced that ICBC will be removing lawyers and legal costs from the system to reduce rates and substan...
Feb 06, 2020

AP source: Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell
MINNEAPOLIS - In a swap of high scorers, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired D'Angelo Russell on Thursday from the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, according to a person with knowledge of the...
Feb 06, 2020