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All too easy to impersonate a police officer: national association
OTTAWA - The Canadian Police Association says it's extremely worrying how easy it is to replicate a convincing police uniform and cruiser, and its president would welcome more government control of la...
Apr 23, 2020
A look at the lives lost in the April 18-19 Nova Scotia mass shooting
PORTAPIQUE, N.S. - The victims in one of Canada's worst mass killings include an RCMP officer, a teacher, two nurses, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers k...
Apr 23, 2020
Five phases: Saskatchewan's plan to reopen the province to start in May
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government on Thursday released a five-phase plan to reopen parts of its economy during the COVID-19 crisis. The first lifting of some measures could start on May 4...
Apr 23, 2020
Cities ask Liberals for up to $15B to stave off COVID-19 budget crisis
OTTAWA - A group representing Canada's cities says municipal budgets are on the brink of financial crisis due to COVID-19 unless the federal government gives billions of dollars in help...
Apr 23, 2020
Spain probes how ex-rapper IS fighter slipped into Europe
MADRID - Spanish police who this week arrested a former London rapper allegedly turned Islamic State fighter in Syria say they have no evidence he was planning an attack in Europe, but his illegal, un...
Apr 23, 2020
Mr.PG raises flag in support of residents practicing social distancing
PRINCE GEORGE-If you've driven by Mr.PG today you may have realized he's swapped flags for one with a heart in support of residents practicing physical distancing and staying home.When the pandemic wa...
Apr 23, 2020 Prince George resident, Bailey Grose is behind all the hearts you see on windows across the City. Photo Courtesy, City of Prince George.
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has refused to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader. Derek Sloan, a rookie MP from rural Ont...
Apr 23, 2020
Major washout closes Pigeon Rd.
WILLIAMS LAKE-A major washout has closed Pigeon Road in both directions.According to DriveBC the washout is at Borland Creek, as of this moment there is no estimated time of re-opening as an assessmen...
Apr 23, 2020
Baseball Canada cancels 11 national championships due to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Baseball Canada has cancelled all its 2020 national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision announced Thursday affects 11 national tournaments, from the Baseball Canada ...
Apr 23, 2020
British Columbian workers affected by COVID-19 able to apply for provincial financial support May 1
VICTORIA-British Columbian's who's ability to work has been affected by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for financial relief.Starting May 1st, British Columbians will be able to apply for the $1,0...
Apr 23, 2020 CKPG News File Image.