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Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is finalizing deals with three provinces on reducing emissions of a potent greenhouse gas. Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says proposals ...
Nov 05, 2020
One day crime spree leads to arrest and investigation into security guard's actions
QUESNEL-RCMP in Quesnel are investigating a one day crime spree that led to the arrest of a woman who was detained by a security guard.Quesnel RCMP say that on October 29, a woman is said to have ente...
Nov 05, 2020
Container vessels may be outgrowing Port of Vancouver: Transportation Safety Board
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says the Port of Vancouver may be close to exceeding its ability to safely handle large container ships. The safety board issues the caution in its rep...
Nov 05, 2020
Two people arrested after dangerous driving in Quesnel
QUESNEL-Two people were arrested after failing to stop for Mounties, and driving dangerously.Quesnel RCMP say that on November 4 at around 8:40 a.m. they spotted a silver Ford Fusion with no license p...
Nov 05, 2020
Container vessels may be outgrowing Port of Vancouver: Transportation Safety Board
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says the Port of Vancouver may be close to exceeding its ability to safely handle large container ships. The safety board issues the caution in its rep...
Nov 05, 2020
Infectious disease expert says human case of rare swine flu likely a one-off
EDMONTON - An infectious disease expert at the University of Alberta says it's shocking to hear about Canada's first human case of a rare swine flu variant, but she expects it's likely a one-off situa...
Nov 05, 2020
Norbord announces permanent closure of 100 Mile House mill
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Norbord says its 100 Mile House Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mill will close permanently. The mill's operations have been suspended since August, 2019.News of the closure is cont...
Nov 05, 2020
$850,000 approved for Quesnel's waterfront development project
QUESNEL-$855,559 have been approved through Northern Development's Strategic Initiative Fund for the City of Quesnel's waterfront development project.The Project would secure the enhancement of eight ...
Nov 05, 2020
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signalled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsenin...
Nov 05, 2020
"I'm trying to be creative" - Mandy Bujold turns to technology in absence of sparring
Boxer Mandy Bujold wears sensors in her hand wraps that measure the power and speed of her punches. One of her workouts includes five-minute rounds on the heavy bag in her garage. She'll do three roun...
Nov 05, 2020