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Trump says he hosted Otto Warmbier's parents over weekend
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump hosted family and friends of former hostage Otto Warmbier at the White House last weekend. The president says 25 people were in...
Sep 22, 2019
Ontario Human Rights Commission unveils new policy to tackle racial profiling
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Police officers who are guilty of race-based discrimination should face disciplinary measures that include firing, the Ontario Human Rights Commission said on Friday as it released the...
Sep 22, 2019
Men's soccer team drops first half of Alberta road swing
It was a tough loss for the UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer team Saturday as they dropped a 3-2 decision to the U of A Golden Bears.UNBC had a 2-1 lead going into the 2nd half.POSTGAME: @UNBCMSoccer co...
Sep 22, 2019
Trudeau pledges tougher gun control as he tries to get campaign back on track
TORONTO - Politicians sending "thoughts and prayers" to victims of gun crimes just won't cut it anymore, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said Friday as he pledged a ban on military-style assault&nb...
Sep 22, 2019
Fall Fest a huge success for PG's downtown
It was a perfect way to start the weekend.The sun was shining, the rain held off, and the signs of the changing season were evident.The first-ever Fall Fest took place Saturday in Prince George and sa...
Sep 22, 2019
NDP pledges more money to prevent disastrous effects of climate change
GATINEAU, Que. - The NDP is promising to more than double the amount of federal money earmarked to prevent damage from natural disasters such as floods. During a campaign stop today in Gatineau, Que.,...
Sep 22, 2019
Spruce Kings bounce back in Langley
The Prince George Spruce Kings got back in the win column Saturday night in Langley as they battle the Rivermen.Coming off the heels of a 6-2 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs Friday, the Spruce Kings put...
Sep 22, 2019 (photo credit to Vicki Brown)
Fossil-fuel subsidies on Scheer's list of possible corporate cuts
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Friday fossil-fuel subsidies could be cut as part of his plan to find $1.5 billion in savings from corporate handouts - just a few hours ...
Sep 22, 2019
Scheer promises to clear backlog of veterans waiting to receive benefits
CANOE COVE, P.E.I. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising to provide support to Canadian veterans by clearing a backlog of benefit applications within two years if elected. Scheer says a Con...
Sep 22, 2019
Defending BCMML Champs drop opener to Blazers
It was banner-raising day for the Cariboo Cougars Saturday at Kin 1 as they celebrated a Championship which they won a year ago.Once the banner was raised, the 2019-2020 season began for the Cougars, ...
Sep 22, 2019