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Woodpecker nest halts construction of TMX pipeline near Bridal Falls, B.C.
VANCOUVER - The discovery of a woodpecker's nest has halted construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline along a 400-metre stretch near Chilliwack, B.C. A statement from Trans Mountain Corp. says buffe...
Jun 22, 2022

Williams Lake First Nation launches mobile app
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) has a more efficient way to communicate with its members. It's created its first mobile app.It was created in partnership with Canadian software c...
Jun 22, 2022

Bichette slam, Kirk HR as Blue Jays beat Chisox, avoid sweep
CHICAGO (AP) - Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and Alejandro Kirk homered for the second straight game, leading Ross Stripling and the Toronto Blue Jays over the injury-riddled Chicago White Sox 9-5 Wedn...
Jun 22, 2022

Over 80 employees will be let go from the Bonanza Ledge II Mine
PRINCE GEORGE - More details have emerged regarding the 85 workers who received layoff notices at the Bonanza Ledge Mine near the Wells community. According to the company news release, the escalating...
Jun 22, 2022

Canada's Myles Creighton hopes to end Latinoamerica season on top
Myles Creighton has always wanted to wear the Maple Leaf on his golf gear. Now that he can as a member of Golf Canada's young pro squad, he's having a career season. The product of Digby, N.S., was na...
Jun 22, 2022

Damaged Queen Victoria statue is beyond repair, Manitoba government says
WINNIPEG - A statue of Queen Victoria that was toppled and beheaded by protesters last year outside the Manitoba legislature is beyond repair and will not be restored. "It's gone through a lengthy ass...
Jun 22, 2022

Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55
Tony Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title, has died. He was 55. Siragusa's broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wedn...
Jun 22, 2022

Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55
Tony Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title, has died. He was 55. Siragusa's broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wedn...
Jun 22, 2022

Quebec begins releasing data on COVID-19 levels in wastewater
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department has begun releasing data on the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater. The government says the data can provide early warning of new pandemic waves or the emergence ...
Jun 22, 2022

Expert: Hospitality will need to pivot amongst labour shortages
PRINCE GEORGE - Many employers are struggling to find people to fill worker vacancies. Some businesses have begun to change the way they service customers. There is a potential that the future may loo...
Jun 22, 2022