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Elton John blasts Putin for saying liberalism is 'obsolete'
NEW YORK - Elton John is calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin for saying that liberalism is "obsolete" and conflicts with the "overwhelming majority" in many countries. In a story published by...
Jun 28, 2019
Ontario woman nearly dies — twice — after snake bite in Thailand
Shalabha Kalliath's legs buckled as pain shot through her body during a walk on a beach in Thailand. When she looked down, a small snake dangled from her right big toe. She was able to slam it ag...
Jun 28, 2019
Clarke MacArthur, Jesse Winchester returns to Senators in development roles
OTTAWA - It's hard to know who will benefit more from Clarke MacArthur's new position with the Ottawa Senators, him or the team. General manager Pierre Dorion announced on Friday morning that MacArthu...
Jun 28, 2019
Fired 12 shots: Mountie accused of manslaughter testifies he feared for his life
THOMPSON, Man. - A Manitoba Mountie charged with manslaughter in an on-duty shooting says he thought he was going to be run over before he fired his weapon. "That was the only thing I could do to save...
Jun 28, 2019
'Pool of bad choices:' No charges for Alberta officer who ran over injured deer
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A southern Alberta police officer caught on video repeatedly running over an injured deer will not be charged after the province's police watchdog determined it saw ...
Jun 28, 2019
Increase in school funding means better outcome in the classroom
VICTORIA-According to the Ministry of Education, with the record-high levels of funding for more teachers and support staff, BC students are receiving better support in the classroom.Schools are recei...
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Fire season not too wild
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Fire Centre has seen a slow down in the amount of wildfire activity this season. According to BC Wildfire Service, a change in weather plays a role in the decrease. T...
Jun 28, 2019
Dominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have arrested the man behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz in an apparent case of mist...
Jun 28, 2019
Uphill Battle To Getting Drafted Makes Moberg's Moment That Much Sweeter
Just one Prince George Cougar heard his name called at this past weekend's NHL Draft, that being Cole Moberg. It's not been an easy journey for the Cats defenceman, making the moment when he got the c...
Jun 28, 2019
Family to paddle out into ocean for Beth Chapman memorial
HONOLULU - A Hawaii memorial service for "Dog the Bounty Hunter" reality TV show co-star Beth Chapman will feature a prayer followed by family and friends paddling out into the ocean. Chapman died Wed...
Jun 28, 2019