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Vice-Admiral Mark Norman to retire after reaching agreement with government
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman is retiring from the Canadian Forces after reaching a "mutually acceptable agreement" with the government. The surprise announcement comes more than a month after Cro...
Jun 28, 2019
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch
PRINCE GEORGE-Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch saying that conditions are favourable for the development of a storm.Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain is a possibility.
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Coal train derails into Great Dismal Swamp wildlife refuge
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A coal train has derailed in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, raising concerns about its wildlife and the fragile peat soil that has accumulated there ove...
Jun 28, 2019
German tourists run over, killed at Washington swimming hole
WASHOUGAL, Wash. - Two German tourists visiting family in nearby Portland, Oregon, were run over and killed by a local man as they sunbathed by a swimming hole, police in Washington state said Wednesd...
Jun 28, 2019
CBSA has removed fewer than 900 of 45,0000 'irregular' asylum seekers since 2017
OTTAWA - New federal figures shows the Canada Border Services Agency has removed fewer than 900 asylum seekers who have crossed into Canada by exploiting a loophole in asylum laws. Since early 20...
Jun 28, 2019
NRA splits with PR firm, lobbyist and TV amid infighting
Infighting at the National Rifle Association exploded Wednesday, when the powerful association severed ties with its longtime public relations firm, suspended operations of its fiery online TV station...
Jun 28, 2019
Goalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons
SUNRISE, Fla. - Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender. His ...
Jun 28, 2019
Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay
MONTREAL - The son of former Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman believes the predominantly French-speaking city is ready and willing to support - and share - the Tampa Bay Rays. Private equity inve...
Jun 28, 2019
Prince George author launches 6th novel
PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George author released her sixth novel this week and is marking the occasion with a book signing at Books and Company until 2 p.m. today (June 28).The book - titled "Gateway C...
Jun 28, 2019
One third of BC residents say they'd rather road-trip than fly to reduce CO2 emissions
VANCOUVER- A survey by BC Hydro found that one-third of British Columbians are open to taking a road-trip over a flight to reduce their carbon footprint.The survey also found that 75 per cent of BC re...
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