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No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020

No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020

CNC seeks strategic plan input
PINCE GEORGE - The College of New Caledonia is "upping its game."That's how President Dennis Johnson is describing its plans to seek public input on it future for the next fifty years. CNC - The Next ...
Jun 23, 2020

Canadian teen Fernandez back in action after strong start to season
Riding high earlier this year after upset wins over some big-name WTA Tour stars, Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez appeared primed to take her game to the next level. Howev...
Jun 23, 2020

Idea for addressing racism in policing prompts tense exchange in Green debates
OTTAWA - One of the 10 people running to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada is suggesting police should have to pay racialized Canadians a fee every time they stop them - an idea that pro...
Jun 23, 2020

Bike and pizza sales boom during the pandemic
PRINCE GEORGE - According to health officials being outdoors during this pandemic can lower the risk for coronavirus transmission than being indoors. As more people look for the outdoor experience, th...
Jun 23, 2020

Leafs' Spezza remains optimistic NHL season will resume this summer
TORONTO - Jason Spezza remains optimistic. After a bad week for professional sports that saw players across North America test positive for COVID-19, the veteran Toronto Maple Leafs cen...
Jun 23, 2020

Chamber seeks extension to temporary layoff period
PRINCE GEORGE - "If you want to find an example of where policy trumps good thinking, this is it."That's Todd Corrigall, CEO of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. He's referring to the provincial ...
Jun 23, 2020

Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson off weekend UFC card due to visa issues
Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson is off this weekend's UFC card in Las Vegas due to visa issues. Nelson (13-3-0) was slated to face Sean (The Sniper) Woodson at a catchweight of 150 pounds at Saturd...
Jun 23, 2020

Canada's sports ethics body wants IOC to amend Rule 50 for sake of human rights
OTTAWA - The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport says it supports freedom of expression for athletes at Olympic and Paralympic Games. The CCES, which administers Canada's anti-doping program and ...
Jun 23, 2020