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Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and reta...
Nov 27, 2024

RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the man was taken to hospital after he fought Saturd...
Nov 27, 2024

Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says
OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Car...
Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa native joins Oklahoma City Thunder organization as athletic performance coach
Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affili...
Nov 27, 2024

Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026
TORONTO - Kelowna will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026. It will be the first time the B.C. city has hosted the annual junior hockey competition since 2004. The Canadian Hockey League says ...
Nov 27, 2024

Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team
WASHINGTON - As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump's team to lead his ...
Nov 27, 2024

RCMP's Victim Services seeking volunteers
PRINCE GEORGE - If you're interested in volunteering a couple of opportunities may pique your interest. Prince George RCMP's Victim Services Unit is seeking volunteers for court support and victim ser...
Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix pay system. Law firm Saralis Avocats says casual workers,...
Nov 27, 2024

Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation targets new equipment
PRINCE GEORGE - At this point, it's an empty room. A construction site at the University Hospital of Northern BC. But it is adjacent to where a special, although ancient, piece of equipment designed t...
Nov 27, 2024

QB Adams out to prove he's a winner in fresh start with Stampeders
CALGARY - As his time with the B.C. Lions appeared to be coming to an end, Vernon Adams Jr. was talking about his CFL future with Calgary cornerback Demario Houston. "We were just talking scenarios an...
Nov 27, 2024