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Chrystia Freeland condemns violence in Hong Kong, backs right to peaceful assembly
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has condemned violence in Hong Kong amid escalating tension between pro-democracy protesters and police. She made the remarks in a joint statem...
Aug 19, 2019
Kenney says Legault has shaky grasp of history when it comes to equalization
QUEBEC - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shot back at his Quebec counterpart Monday, saying Francois Legault does not understand the history of equalization. On Sunday, Legault defended equalization...
Aug 19, 2019
Guerrero Jr. leaves Blue Jays game in second inning with left-knee discomfort
TORONTO - Hot-hitting rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the Toronto Blue Jays game after two innings with left-knee discomfort against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon. He will undergo ...
Aug 19, 2019
Federal Court approves settlement agreement for Indian Day Schools
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has approved a settlement agreement for survivors of so-called Indian day schools. Under the terms of the settlement, survivors will be able to apply for individual compensa...
Aug 19, 2019
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Trudeau, Freeland ahead of G7 summit
OTTAWA - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Canada later this week to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. Their meeting comes in advance...
Aug 19, 2019
Conservative Leader Scheer won't 'lift finger' to bring 'Jihadi Jack' to Canada
OTTAWA - It appears the overseas prisoner dubbed "Jihadi Jack" by the British media won't be headed to Canada any time soon. Neither the governing Liberals nor the Opposition Conservati...
Aug 19, 2019
Prince George institution, George "The Barber" leaves legacy behind
PRINCE GEORGE-George Blanis, or more commonly known as George, "The Barber," an institution to the city of Prince George has passed away at the age of 81.The Prince George legend was diagnosed with pa...
Aug 19, 2019 George Blanis, better known as, "The Barber" served the city of Prince George for more than 55 years. Cutting hair since the year he set foot on Canadian soil.
Unrest in Hong Kong not spilling over to demands on Canadian consulate
OTTAWA - As tensions escalate between pro-democracy protesters and police in Hong Kong, Canadian diplomats there say they've not yet seen any surge in demand for assistance from the nearly 300,000 Can...
Aug 19, 2019
Police make arrest, recover over 50K in stolen items
PRINCE GEORGE - A big haul for the Prince George RCMP after they arrested a man on Friday. Police say they arrested the 57-year-old after a concerned citizen reported he was driving a stolen vehicle n...
Aug 19, 2019
Trudeau promises Quebec City $1.2 billion for new tram, expanded transit network
QUEBEC - The federal government has announced it will invest up to $1.2 billion on an expanded public transit network for Quebec City, including a 23-kilometre tramway line. Prime Minister Justin Trud...
Aug 19, 2019