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Prince George Budtender Reflects on Cannabis Culture as Legalization Anniversary Approaches
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been nearly 4 years since marijuana was legalized in Canada, and the anniversary date is fast approaching. Gone are the days of scoring a bag off generic weed off your buddy's unc...
Oct 12, 2022
Canadian Premier League names finalists for Best Under-21 Canadian Player
TORONTO - York United FC's Osaze De Rosario, Forge FC's Woobens Pacius and Valour FC's Sean Rea are up for the Canadian Premier League's Best Canadian Under-21 Player award. The finalists were nominat...
Oct 12, 2022
RCMP seek wanted man
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: RCMP say this man is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: If you know where 47-year-old Daniel Keith Andrew is, local Mounties would like to hear from you.Prince George RCMP say ...
Oct 12, 2022
US, Mexico plan Ukraine-type relief for Venezuela migrants
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Biden administration has agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted after Russia's invasion, while Mexico has agreed to accept...
Oct 12, 2022
The Community Health and Inclusion Coalition all candidates forum
PRINCE GEORGE - A standing-room-only crowd of nearly 140 people filled the Omineca Arts Centre Tuesday night to listen to 23 candidates running for office this Saturday. Those running for a position a...
Oct 12, 2022
Jonathan Osorio says he is slowly recovering from post-concussion syndrome
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio finally was able to detail what has kept him sidelined for all but 18 minutes of Toronto FC's last seven games of the season. "The diagnosis is post-concus...
Oct 12, 2022
Zimmer re-appointed shadow minister of northern affairs
PRINCE GEORGE - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, has been re-appointed to his position in Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's new shadow cabinet.Zimm...
Oct 12, 2022
New legislation impacts City Councillors
PRINCE GEORGE - There is no shortage of Mayors and Councillors that have misbehaved legally. Locally, former Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault. Surrey May...
Oct 12, 2022
Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says its net income increased by 16 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, as both retail and e-commerce sales rose year-over-year. The Vancouver-based clothing r...
Oct 12, 2022
MPs opt not to study allegation of 'obstruction of justice' against Mendicino
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons immigration committee say they will not investigate allegations of obstruction of justice against Marco Mendicino, who was formerly in charge of the file. The ...
Oct 12, 2022