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Feds creating 'inventory' of racial minorities to fill senior public service posts
OTTAWA - The Liberal government wants to create an "inventory" of Black, Indigenous and other racialized people who could play high-ranking roles in the federal public service. It is looking...
Aug 27, 2020

Manitoba RCMP search for bank robber who might be a 'Breaking Bad' fan
LANDMARK, Man. - Police in Manitoba say they aren't looking for Walter White but they are seeking a man who robbed a bank dressed like the meth-cooking TV science teacher. RCM...
Aug 27, 2020

Four new cases of COVID-19 in the north, 68 in B.C.
VICTORIA-Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported this afternoon (Aug.27) in the Northern Health region.This brings the north to a total of 137 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.Cases ...
Aug 27, 2020

Wet weather dampens this year's Fire Season
.PRINCE GEORGE - It may be August, but scarfs and sweaters season is just around the corner as cooler days and wet weather are on the way. This means the risk for forest fires continues to drop in our...
Aug 27, 2020

Fitch Ratings issues new warning over federal spending, government debt
OTTAWA - A major global credit rating agency is issuing a new warning about federal debt that it says may become more difficult to tackle once the pandemic passes. Fitch Ratings downgraded Canada...
Aug 27, 2020
Someone in Prince George may be $90,000 richer
PRINCE GEORGE-Someone in Prince George may be $90,000 richer than they were yesterday morning.August 26th's Lotto 6/49 draw, saw someone who purchased a ticket in Prince George, win $92,496.20. Someon...
Aug 27, 2020

A's not playing finale at Texas to support racial justice
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Oakland Athletics have decided not to play their series finale at Texas to show support for calls for racial justice. Oakland's decision not to play Thursday night came a day af...
Aug 27, 2020

Top court to sit in person, start session early to catch up on COVID-19 delays
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will resume in-person hearings next month. The fall session will begin Sept. 22 - earlier than expected, so the court can hear the cases delayed due to t...
Aug 27, 2020

From 'seaman' to 'sailor': the Royal Canadian Navy adopts gender-neutral titles
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is changing the titles of its junior ranks to be more inclusive. The references to "seaman" in the English-language designations - ordinary, able, leading an...
Aug 27, 2020

Report to modernize health profession regulatory system suggests shrinking number of regulatory colleges from 20 to six
VICTORIA-A report to help modernize B.C.'s health profession regulatory system suggests reducing the number of regulatory colleges from 20 to six.The recommendation to reduce the number of colleges, a...
Aug 27, 2020