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Apparel retailer Aritzia reports $15.8M in Q1 earnings, net revenues $498.6M
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says it earned $15.8 million in its first quarter, down from $17.5 million a year earlier. Net revenues for the Vancouver-based apparel retailer totalled $498.6 million, up fr...
Jul 11, 2024

Copper Project Open House benefits healthcare in the North
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a chance to own a brand new home and also provide support to healthcare in Northern BC. The Copper Project benefits the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation as net proceeds f...
Jul 11, 2024

11th Cougars Alumni Charity Golf Tournament sets new record for funds raised
PRINCE GEORGE - The 11th annual Cougars Alumni Charity Golf Tournament set a new record for funds raised, as more than $240,00 was donated to Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation through the tour...
Jul 11, 2024

B.C. waters now home to Canada's largest marine protected area
VANCOUVER - First Nations along British Columbia's coast have announced with the Canadian government the designation of the country's largest marine protected area. A statement from Fisheries and Ocea...
Jul 11, 2024

Canada Revenue Agency order to seize Saskatchewan money unusual, say experts
REGINA - Legal experts say the federal government has taken an extraordinary step in trying to take $28 million from Saskatchewan's bank account for not paying carbon levy money, a case that is to be ...
Jul 11, 2024

Some Alaskan salmon fisheries lose Ocean Wise label amid concern for B.C.-bound stock
VANCOUVER - Vancouver-based seafood sustainability group Ocean Wise has removed its recommended designation from southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries. It says there are questions about the impact of the...
Jul 11, 2024

Some Alaskan salmon fisheries lose Ocean Wise label amid concern for B.C.-bound stock
VANCOUVER - Vancouver-based seafood sustainability group Ocean Wise has removed its recommended designation from southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries. It says there are questions about the impact of the...
Jul 11, 2024

Thomas opens with 62 to lead Scottish Open by 1 with McIlroy 3 shots behind
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Justin Thomas dressed in tartan-patterned trousers and played the part Thursday in the Scottish Open with an 8-under 62, his lowest opening round on the PGA Tour since h...
Jul 11, 2024

Yukon government directs mining company to implement 'safeguard' measures after spill
Yukon mines minister John Streicker says the Eagle Gold mine disaster has the territory's residents "justly concerned" about the implications of the mining spill on Yukoners' way of life "for generati...
Jul 11, 2024

Former Quebec junior hockey players released as they appeal sentences for sex assault
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have been released as they appeal their prison sentences for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 during a celebration of a V...
Jul 11, 2024