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Heavy rain brings flooding to area of N.S. that suffered flood fatalities a year ago
WINDSOR, N.S. - Heavy overnight rain has washed out roads and forced evacuations in a region of Nova Scotia still recovering from flooding a year ago that caused extensive damage and killed several pe...
Jul 12, 2024

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal's prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its support, which would now force him to ...
Jul 12, 2024

Spruce Kings announce player commitment
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have announced the commitment of Brady Anes for next season. The 6 '3 194 pound forward hails from Ludington, Michigan and has spent the past five season...
Jul 12, 2024

Ancient Forest and Barkerville fires still listed as out-of-control
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service is responding to fires in the area of the Ancient Forest (Chun T'oh Whudujut) Park.They say the largest of these fires is approximately 10 hectares in size and ...
Jul 12, 2024

Spruce King commits new forward
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Spruce Kings have committed forward Brady Anes ('06) for the 2024/2025 season."Brady is a great addition to our group," comments Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes...
Jul 12, 2024

4 migrants die while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France
PARIS (AP) - Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the U.K., French authorities said Friday. The migrants' vessel capsized and puncture...
Jul 12, 2024

In the news today: Advocates say probe of human-rights head murky
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Advocates say probe of human-rights head murky Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a "formal...
Jul 12, 2024

Court to hear Saskatchewan's case to stop collection of carbon levy money
VANCOUVER - Federal Court in Vancouver is to hear a case today from the Saskatchewan government asking for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money...
Jul 12, 2024

Court to hear Saskatchewan's case to stop collection of carbon levy money
VANCOUVER - Federal Court in Vancouver is to hear a case today from the Saskatchewan government asking for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money...
Jul 12, 2024

2 buses carrying at least 60 people swept into a river by a landslide in Nepal. 3 survivors found
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - At least 60 people were believed missing in Nepal after two buses were swept by a landslide off a highway and into a swollen river early Friday. Three passengers were rescued a...
Jul 11, 2024