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NDP pulls channel change on Conservatives, forcing House debate on abortion
OTTAWA - A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access this morning sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own wor...
Dec 05, 2024
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years. In October, the fe...
Dec 05, 2024
Another day of heavy fog, near-zero visibility in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada says a fog advisory is in ...
Dec 05, 2024
Man wanted for being unlawfully at large
PRINCE GEORGE - UPDATE: The Prince George RCMP are no longer looking for this individual. No further details will be released.EARLIER: PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP need your help finding a wante...
Dec 05, 2024
Feds say investigation found that Memphis police routinely target Black people and call for reforms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A federal investigation launched after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols found that the Memphis Police Department routinely uses force in situations where it's not warranted and ...
Dec 05, 2024
Canadian men's road back to HSBC SVNS circuit will take them to South Africa, Poland
The Canadian men's road back to the elite HSBC SVNS series lies through South Africa and Poland. World Rugby released the schedule for its second-tier HSBC Challenger Series on Thursday. Cape Town wil...
Dec 05, 2024
Local athlete joins T-wolves roster
PRINCE GEORGE-Summer Toor has committed to her hometown University as she will be joining the UNBC Timberwolves Women's Basketball program, beginning in 2025-26.The soon-to-be graduate of College Heig...
Dec 05, 2024
Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses
BEIRUT (AP) - The Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the central city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses, in another setback for President Bashar Assad. The announcement Thursday ...
Dec 05, 2024
Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling
TORONTO - Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste this morning after it was leaked yesterday. The name appeared - briefly - on a team...
Dec 05, 2024
Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling
TORONTO - Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day. The name appeared - briefly ...
Dec 05, 2024