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Biden's win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released
WASHINGTON - The oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre went to his latest review board hearing with a degree of hope, something that has been scarce during his 16 years locked up with...
Nov 28, 2020
Kashmir people vote in local polls amid cold and security
SRINAGAR, India - Thousands of people in Indian-controlled Kashmir voted Saturday amid tight security and freezing cold temperatures in the first phase of local elections, the first since New Delhi re...
Nov 28, 2020
Mountie says he suggested meeting with CBSA on Meng arrest to avoid 'problems'
VANCOUVER - The Mountie who says he warned against arresting Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou by boarding her plane when it landed in Vancouver says he made his own decision to come into the airport and ...
Nov 27, 2020
Mountie says he suggested meeting with CBSA on Meng arrest to avoid 'problems'
VANCOUVER - The Mountie who says he warned against arresting Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou by boarding her plane when it landed in Vancouver says he made his own decision to come into the airport and ...
Nov 27, 2020
Record amount of Timberwolves named Academic All-Canadians
It was a record-breaking year for the UNBC Timberwolves, but not on the field or the court, but in the classroom.A total of 28 athletes have earned the honour of being named U-Sports Academic All-Cana...
Nov 27, 2020
Resource development, collective support the keys to economic recovery
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce holds regular meetings with elected officials throughout the year to give locals the chance to discuss pressing issues. Because of COVID, this yea...
Nov 27, 2020
New Kin Centre ice plant can't help 'chill' PG Outdoor Oval
PRINCE GEORGE - Although it's nearly December, the mild winter weather has not been overly kind to the Outdoor Ice Oval.President of the Outdoor Oval Society Kathy Lewis says normally they can start t...
Nov 27, 2020
Spruce Kings 2020 Show Home lottery officially launched
Tickets are officially on sale for the Spruce Kings 39th Annual Show Home Lottery.This year's home is located right beside last year's house in the Aberdeen Glen Subdivision on Links Drive and is valu...
Nov 27, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says shop online or stay home if you don't wear mask where required
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor has a message for people who don't follow a provincial order to wear a mask in indoor public spaces: order takeout, shop online or stay home. Dr. Bonnie Henry ...
Nov 27, 2020
COVID-19 rapid test study launches at Vancouver airport for departing passengers
RICHMOND, B.C. - A study has launched to investigate the safest and most efficient way to rapidly test for COVID-19 in people taking off from the Vancouver airport. The airport authority says the stud...
Nov 27, 2020