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Pallister to raise concerns about religious symbols law with Quebec premier
SASKATOON - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will raise concerns about Quebec's religious symbols law directly with the province's premier. The two premiers are attending an annual meetin...
Jul 12, 2019
Pence acknowledges 'tough stuff' at border detention centre
WASHINGTON - Acknowledging "this is tough stuff," Vice-President Mike Pence says he was not surprised by what he saw Friday as he toured a Texas Border Patrol station, where hundreds of men were being...
Jul 12, 2019
Canada's Wickens hopes to race again; will lead warmup lap of Toronto Indy
TORONTO - Almost a year after a horrific crash left Robert Wickens a paraplegic, it took just a few seconds earlier this week for the Canadian to feel the exhilarating rush of a steering wheel in his ...
Jul 12, 2019
Gem and Mineral Show rocking the Civic Centre
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Gem and Mineral Show brings out a variety of people who are interested in rocks for different reasons.Over 32 tonnes of gems and minerals are featured at the Prince Ge...
Jul 12, 2019
Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Naleyeh dies in Somalia extremist attack
At least 10 people have been killed in an extremist attack in Somalia including a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist and her husband. Mogadishu-based independent radio station Radio Dalsan confirmed...
Jul 12, 2019
Fraser River rock slide could be "nail in the coffin" for this year's salmon run
PRINCE GEORGE - A rock slide late last month found in a narrow part of the Fraser river near Clinton has been affecting salmon migration. It's keeping millions of salmon from getting upstream for this...
Jul 12, 2019
Divisive telescope to restart building next week in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Construction on a giant telescope will start again next week after lengthy court battles and passionate protests from those who say building it on Hawaii's tallest mountain will desecrate l...
Jul 12, 2019
AP Exclusive: Officer alleges sexual misconduct by general
WASHINGTON - A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination....
Jul 12, 2019
Bid process opens to extend northern inter-city bus services
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has opened up the bid process to extend northern inter-city bus service in northern B.C. through to March 21, 2021.B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infra...
Jul 12, 2019
Chamber Roundtable highlights forestry concerns
PRINCE GEORGE - A number of representatives with an interest in forestry were at the Chamber of Commerce offices today, meeting with some MLA's who have been touring communities affected by a downtown...
Jul 12, 2019 Chamber Roundtable