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Roof leak causes significant damage to library collection
PRINCE GEORGE - Heavy rain over the weekend had major consequences for the Nechako Branch of the Prince George Public Library (PGPL).The Prince George Public Library says a roof leak has caused signif...
Jun 24, 2024

B.C. Ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency
VICTORIA - B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says dozens of public service jobs meant to help develop the careers of public servants wrongfully went to government appointees over a 10-year period. In a rep...
Jun 24, 2024

Canada's Olympic golf team complete as Henderson, Sharp join squad
CALGARY - A busy summer schedule for Brooke Henderson will include two high-profile events where she'll proudly represent her home country. After competing at the 50th playing of the CPKC Women's Open...
Jun 24, 2024

US is expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight off Russia's attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is expected to announce Tuesday it is sending an additional $150 million in critically needed munitions to Ukraine, as Russia accuses Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munition...
Jun 24, 2024

Canadians Diallo, Galarneau advance to second round of Wimbledon qualifying
LONDON - Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau moved to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying with wins Monday at the All England Club. The 22-year-old Diallo, from Montreal, posted a 6-7 (...
Jun 24, 2024

Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple
OTTAWA - New projections by Statistics Canada suggest the nation's population could reach 63 million by 2073, with the number of people aged 85 or older set to triple. The agency says migration will b...
Jun 24, 2024

No changes promised to outdated tobacco law despite unflattering internal review
OTTAWA - An internal review of anti-tobacco legislation indicates the federal approach to curbing nicotine use in Canada isn't working, but the group Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the Libera...
Jun 24, 2024

Tokyo medallist Vincent leads Canada's sprint canoe/kayak team into Paris Olympics
MONTREAL - Olympic medallist Katie Vincent will lead Canada's canoe/kayak sprint team at the Paris Games this summer. Canoe Kayak Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Canada's 13-athlet...
Jun 24, 2024

Receiver Rasheed Bailey getting acclimated to Toronto Argonauts offence
TORONTO - It hasn't taken Rasheed Bailey long to make a solid first impression with the Toronto Argonauts. The six-foot-one, 217-pound receiver has six catches for 71 yards in his first two games with...
Jun 24, 2024

Testimony nears end for woman accused of killing her Boston officer boyfriend with SUV
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The defense called its final witnesses Monday in the murder trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of striking her Boston police officer with her SUV and leaving him to die in a s...
Jun 24, 2024