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Lululemon launches investigation into alleged worker abuse at supplier factory
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it has launched an investigation after learning about reports of worker abuse at a manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that supplies the athleisure retailer....
Oct 15, 2019
PETA takes Toronto to court over removal of anti-Canada Goose ads
Toronto violated an animal welfare organization's right to free expression when a company contracted by the city took down the group's anti-Canada Goose ads, court heard Tuesday. People for ...
Oct 15, 2019
Curtailments don't impact retail prices
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite several curtailments for different BC lumber producers, the impacts of them have yet to be felt in the retail side of things. Rona says some lumber types are holding steady. "M...
Oct 15, 2019
"Election Day" at Duchess
PRINCE GEORGE - Hot on the heels of an all-candidates forum last week, students at Duchess Park Secondary School have taken their venture to the next level. One after one, the students lined up to cas...
Oct 15, 2019
Alberta government won't seek meeting with teen enviro-activist Greta Thunberg
EDMONTON - The Alberta government won't seek out a meeting with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, but Environment Minister Jason Nixon said he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to l...
Oct 15, 2019
Surge in stolen hunting gear from vehicles overnight RCMP say
PRINCE GEORGE-Hunters beware!Prince George RCMP say they are asking hunters to use caution when it comes to leaving their firearms in their vehicles overnight. This, after a report of several firearms...
Oct 15, 2019
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman - aka prisoner No. 77806-112 - reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scan...
Oct 15, 2019
Strong off-season has Canada's Moore-Towers and Marinaro feeling optimistic
The Canadian figure skating scene underwent a dramatic change last season after several high-profile athletes left the team. It put a brighter spotlight on many of the skaters who remained, inclu...
Oct 15, 2019
UPDATE: Persons of interest presented themselves to police
PRINCE GEORGE - UPDATE: On Friday, October 11th, the police requested help from the public in identifying two persons of interest in the recent homicide of 35-year-old Gregory Gareth Wale.RCMP say the...
Oct 15, 2019
Aritzia says Q2 net income up 19 per cent to $17.9M after online sales boost
VANCOUVER - Clothing retailer Aritzia Inc. says net income rose by about 19 per cent in its last quarter compared with a year earlier as it expanded its online sales and store count. The Vancouve...
Oct 15, 2019