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MPs begin another two days of hearings into Hockey Canada's sex assault settlement
OTTAWA - More Hockey Canada officials are appearing before a parliamentary committee this week as fallout continues over allegations that players from two World Junior Championship teams committed gro...
Jul 26, 2022

Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere
MONTREAL - Monkeypox cases in Montreal appear to be hitting a plateau, but authorities say they're worried that soaring infections in the United States and a low vaccination rate could help the diseas...
Jul 26, 2022

Day 3 of Pope visit includes public mass and visit to Alberta pilgrimage site
EDMONTON - Tens of thousands of people are expected to fill Edmonton's football stadium today to take part in a public mass with Pope Francis. The pontiff is set to address Indigenous groups, resident...
Jul 26, 2022

Griner's drawn-out drug trial in Russia resumes
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - American basketball star Brittney Griner returns Tuesday to a Russian courtroom for her drawn-out trial on drug charges that could bring her 10 years in prison if convicted. The ...
Jul 26, 2022

Griner's drawn-out drug trial in Russia resumes
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - American basketball star Brittney Griner returns Tuesday to a Russian courtroom for her drawn-out trial on drug charges that could bring her 10 years in prison if convicted. The ...
Jul 26, 2022

Council breathes life into Studio 2880
PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved spending $260,000 to get Studio 2880 functional.In the report to Council, Administration noted "... in order to extend the life of their current buildings as long ...
Jul 25, 2022

Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader
OTTAWA - Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has endorsed Pierre Poilievre to be the party's next leader. In a rare public return to party politics, Harper, who didn't wade into the Tori...
Jul 25, 2022

Former teacher speaks out against SD57 Special Advisors report
PRINCE GEORGE - Nearly one year after it was released by the Ministry of Education, a former School District 57 teacher is speaking out against the Special Advisors Report.The report released back in ...
Jul 25, 2022

Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools
MASKWACIS - For minutes Pope Francis sat in his wheelchair, staring at hand-painted crosses marking graves. A helicopter whirled in the grey sky in the distance. Camera shutters clicked. Otherwise, th...
Jul 25, 2022

The joy of Koi in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - Koi fish are ornamental domesticated common carp. Some people who keep Koi have manufactured ponds in their backyards, creating a place for fun and a relaxing hobby. Local pet fish ent...
Jul 25, 2022