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Thai courts acquits opposition party of sedition charge
BANGKOK - Thailand's constitutional Court acquitted the country's third-biggest political party of seeking the overthrow of the country's constitutional monarchy. The court ruled Tuesday that the Futu...
Jan 20, 2020
2020 hopefuls stuck in Washington deploy surrogates for help
DES MOINES, Iowa - Steve Sovern had low expectations for a recent event he hosted to support Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign. Iowans are legendary for expecting to meet White House hopefuls i...
Jan 20, 2020
Canadian Milos Raonic wins suspended match to begin play at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Milos Raonic won his first match since October on Tuesday, finishing off a suspended opening-round contest at the Australian Open. The 32nd-seeded Raonic beat Italian l...
Jan 20, 2020
No new coordinator at City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - There will not be a new position at City Hall. That's because Council denied a request for a new Climate Change and Energy Coordinator, which would see a financial impact of $100,407. ...
Jan 20, 2020
VanVleet scores 29 in return as Raptors beat Wolves 122-112
MINNEAPOLIS - Fred VanVleet knew he was on a minutes restriction as he made his return from a hamstring injury after missing five games. The Raptors guard tried not to think much about it while on the...
Jan 20, 2020
Toews, Blackhawks thump Leafs 6-2 to send Toronto into break on a sour note
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs had plane tickets in hand, ready to jet off to warmer climates. In truth, it looked like they already had one foot out the door. Jonathan Toews scored twice as...
Jan 20, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP step up enforcement on known thieves
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake says they have made an extra effort to crack down on property crime offenders over the past couple of months, and it's paying off.According to a news releas...
Jan 20, 2020
Quebec minister says reform needed after people line up for days to sponsor refugees
MONTREAL - Quebec's immigration minister has acknowledged the province's system to sponsor refugees needs reform after hundreds of people camped out in his department's Montreal offices over...
Jan 20, 2020
Skijoring drawing small yet loyal interest in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - Originated in Norway, a unique sport has found a small yet loyal group of athletes right here in Prince George.It might look like just a typical day out on the slopes as you see a grou...
Jan 20, 2020
Hogberg makes 40 saves as Senators snap 9-game winless skid over Flames
OTTAWA - Marcus Hogberg isn't sure he belongs in the NHL, but he might be the only one uncertain of his status. Hogberg was at his finest Saturday making 40 saves in the Ottawa Senators' 5-2 win over ...
Jan 20, 2020