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Court dismisses challenge of deal that helps U.S. nab tax cheats in Canada
OTTAWA - A judge says a Canada-U.S. deal aimed at zeroing in on tax cheats north of the border does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In a ruling today, Federal Court of C...
Jul 22, 2019
Fundraising continues for Cancer Centre for the North
PRINCE GEORGE - Fundraising efforts continue for new equipment and research at the BC Cancer Agency's Centre for the North. Dr. Robert Olson is conducting clinical trials with what is called precision...
Jul 22, 2019
Indictment handed up in 'Real Housewives' home invasion
FREEHOLD, N.J. - A man has been indicted in the home invasion of a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member. James Mainello also faces robbery, aggravated assault and other charges in the in...
Jul 22, 2019
Novillo leaves Impact after contract terminated
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and Harry Novillo have agreed to mutually terminate the midfielder's contract. The 27-year-old Novillo appeared in 11 games, including five starts, in his first MLS seas...
Jul 22, 2019
Red Cross becomes lead Emergency Support Service
PRINCE GEORGE-The Canadian Red Cross will become the lead organization delivering Emergency Support Services in Prince George as of the fall.The City of Prince George and the Canadian Red Cross signed...
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Quebec police raise eyebrows with sarcastic responses to online critics
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are raising eyebrows with their sarcastic responses to critical comments on their Facebook page. One response to a comment on the force's official Fa...
Jul 22, 2019
Oland murder case highlights having enough money can be key to successful defence
FREDERICTON - Legal experts say Dennis Oland didn't get any special treatment before the courts in his murder re-trial, but the case shows how having money can make a difference in mounting a successf...
Jul 22, 2019
Health officials to meet with Attawapiskat families about water: O'Regan
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says the federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, including sending...
Jul 22, 2019
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch for Prince George and the Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE- There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the Prince George area and the Pine Pass.Environment Canada says that the conditions for a storm are favourable this afternoon, the th...
Jul 22, 2019
Swedish investigation ends of man in fight with A$AP Rocky
STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors have dropped their investigation of a man they say was involved in a fight with American rapper A$AP Rocky. Magnus Stromberg represents the alleged victim and said Mond...
Jul 22, 2019