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German leader wraps up visit, no Indigenous language bonus: In The News for Aug. 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, August 23, 2022 ... What we are watch...
Aug 23, 2022

Feds won't extend bilingualism bonus to employees who speak an Indigenous language
OTTAWA - The federal Treasury Board says it has no plans to expand a bonus - now paid to employees who speak English and French - to those who know an Indigenous language. The bilingualism bonus is an...
Aug 23, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sign hydrogen deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the German chancellor are visiting the western Newfoundland town of Stephenville later today, where they're set to sign a green energy deal. A local company ...
Aug 23, 2022

Gary Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, dead at 73
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie "Friday Night Lights," has died. He was 73. Gaines' family said in a statement the for...
Aug 22, 2022

Mexico crushes Canada 10-0 at Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - A site of many historic battles over the years, Matamoros calls itself the city of the undefeated, loyal and heroic. The Mexican Little League team from that border community...
Aug 22, 2022

Twelve-year-old Lucy Lin among CP Women's Open qualifiers
OTTAWA - Twelve-year-old Lucy Lin of Vancouver earned one of four spots into this week's 2022 CP Women's Open with a steady round of golf in Monday's final qualifier at the Marshes Golf Club. Lin, the...
Aug 22, 2022

Kodiaks defeat Huskers for first win in franchise history
PRINCE GEORGE - Those who were in attendance Saturday night at Masich Place Stadium were witnesses of sports history in Prince George, as the Kodiaks secured their first win in franchise history, defe...
Aug 22, 2022

Conservative leadership race nearing end with 2 front-runners for next party leader
PRINCE GEORGE - The conservative leadership race is nearing its climax with party members set to cast their ballots next month. It was February 2nd when Erin O'Toole stepped down as Conservative leade...
Aug 22, 2022

Cougars' new Director of Business prioritizing fan experience for 2022-23 season
PRINCE GEORGE - Taylor Dakers plans on bringing his success from the hockey operations side of the Prince George Cougars over to the business side after being named the Director of Business for the cl...
Aug 22, 2022

B.C. Lions regrouping after foot injury to starter Nathan Rourke
SURREY, B.C. - He's out of action for the foreseeable future but quarterback Nathan Rourke still provided his teammates with an emotional lift by attending practice Monday. "Just to see his smile, man...
Aug 22, 2022