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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

Fox News viewers flock to Trump's holiday speech
NEW YORK - The Fourth of July meant hot dogs, fireworks and President Donald Trump for many Fox News viewers. Fox News reached an average of 4.09 million viewers between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT last Thursday...
Jul 12, 2019

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest to help Canada secure UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - The federal government has named former Quebec premier Jean Charest as a special envoy to help Canada secure a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. A Global Affairs Canada s...
Jul 12, 2019

Alaska Legislature fails to override vetoes that prompt cuts
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Legislature failed Wednesday to override budget vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy that will prompt a massive 41% cut of state funding to the University of Alaska and lay wast...
Jul 12, 2019

Manitoba grand chief on leave, denies pursuing intimate relationship
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba Indigenous leader is taking a leave of absence after being accused of sending unwanted messages to a woman. Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he did...
Jul 12, 2019

Maple Leafs ship forward Joshua to Blues for future considerations
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Dakota Joshua to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The Blues announced after the trade that they signed the 23-year-old Joshua ...
Jul 12, 2019

California exhibit paints Ed Hardy as artist, tattoo pioneer
SAN FRANCISCO - When people hear the name Ed Hardy, they likely think of the flashy, tiger- and skull-emblazoned clothing that rocketed to popularity in the 2000s, appearing on the likes of Paris Hilt...
Jul 12, 2019

Argentine Rocker sentenced to 22 years for abusing minors
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - An Argentine court has sentenced a rock musician to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing minors. The court ruled Friday that Cristian Aldana was guilty of abuse in four ou...
Jul 12, 2019

Davis, Adeleke and Stephen all not feeling sentimental about facing former teams
HAMILTON - Defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis and safety Tunde Adeleke will officially mark the end the Calgary chapter of their CFL careers. Both will receive the Grey Cup ring...
Jul 12, 2019