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Bittersweet Conservative post-election gathering set for Ottawa Wednesday
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer knows more Latin than most. And at this week's first Conservative caucus meeting following the Oct. 21 election, many will be listening for ho...
Nov 07, 2019

Trudeau defends NATO as French president warns of alliance's 'brain death'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending NATO after France's president suggested a lack of U.S. leadership is causing the 70-year-old military alliance's "brain death." Trudeau, who met Thu...
Nov 07, 2019

Local math teacher/tutor to be highlighted in documentary
PRINCE GEORGE - Mr. Berry is known by many in the community for his years of work both as a teacher and tutor. Now, local production company 6ix Sigma is hosting a one-time screening of it's new docum...
Nov 07, 2019

Eskimos say ready to take on explosive run and gun Als' QB Vernon Adams Jr.
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos have a healthy, rested Trevor Harris back at quarterback for the CFL East semi-final against Montreal, but their fate may hinge on containing the explosive running...
Nov 07, 2019

Winter storm watch for Pine Pass this weekend
PEACE RIVER-Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the Pine Pass, with the possibility of 30-40 cm of snow over the weekend.A Pacific frontal system is expected to move into northern B...
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Michael Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 presidential campaign. Bloomberg announced earlier this year that he would not seek the Dem...
Nov 07, 2019

Moving forward with Leaders' table surrounding caribou recovery
VICTORIA-Discussions surrounding the recovery of the endangered central group of the southern mountain caribou took place yesterday (Wednesday, Nov.6th.)Premier John Horgan met with Chief Ken Cameron ...
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Alberta will study already 'compelling case' for its exit from CPP: Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says there's a "compelling case" to be made for his province to exit the half-century-old Canada Pension Plan - an idea sure to face inc...
Nov 07, 2019

Potential McConnell opponent goes off air after complaint
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky radio host who is considering a run against U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is off the air after Republicans accused him of campaign violations. Matt Jones, ho...
Nov 07, 2019

Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86
NEW ORLEANS - Novelist Ernest J. Gaines, whose poor childhood on a small Louisiana plantation germinated stories of black struggles that grew into universal tales of grace and beauty, has died. He was...
Nov 07, 2019