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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to discuss Blackhawks scandal with Gary Bettman on Friday
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is to meet Friday with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his role in the Chicago Blackhawks mishandling of allegations that an assistant coach s...
Oct 28, 2021
COFI inks letter to government
PRINCE GEORGE - The Council of Forest Industries and nearly three hundred forest-related companies have a message for the Premier."Today, over 275 leaders from forestry and labour organizations and co...
Oct 28, 2021
Transit ridership heading upward
PRINCE GEORGE - Things are slowly returning to normal. Even some of the hardest-hit services during the pandemic, like Transit. As Council recently heard, the ridership numbers are creeping up.Ridersh...
Oct 28, 2021
Three arrested in Quesnel following string of property crimes
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP have arrested three people in relation to the recovery of two stolen vehicles and three break and enters in the past five days.On October 24, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., t...
Oct 28, 2021
Alberta tables bill to help municipalities recoup unpaid oil and gas property taxes
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that it says would help municipalities recoup some of the millions of dollars in unpaid property taxes they're owed by energy companies. "I...
Oct 28, 2021
Blackhawks brand could take hit without proper response to sex assault allegation
Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light. A report th...
Oct 28, 2021
Senators will need to be fully vaccinated to set foot in Senate chamber
OTTAWA - Senators will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to participate in person in Senate proceedings. Senate Speaker George Furey announced the new policy today following co...
Oct 28, 2021
Kennedy says Blackhawks scandal an example of how "systemic response" must change
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy said he thinks the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal provides an example of an "archaic approach" of an organization using a "systemic response," something he...
Oct 28, 2021
After 250 games for Toronto FC, the fire still burns bright in Michael Bradley
TORONTO - The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also...
Oct 28, 2021
Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up. It says the booster shots will be rolled out in phases...
Oct 28, 2021