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'Watch it on TV': Gov. Cuomo OKs no-fan US Open tennis in NY
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead Tuesday for the U.S. Open tennis tournament to be held in his state starting in late August - but without spectators - as part of the reopening from shutdo...
Jun 16, 2020
Raptors Uprising look to turn NBA 2K League dominance into some cash this week
TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC looks to turn its regular-season dominance in NBA 2K League play into a little cash this week in the esports circuit's Tipoff Tournament. There's US$160,000 ...
Jun 16, 2020
SD57 Board to consider Annual Budget Bylaw
PRINCE GEORGE-School District 57's Board of Education will consider its Annual Budget Bylaw for 2020-21, the 2021-22 Five Year Capital Plan Summary as well as a new Board Policy Manual, in tonight's (...
Jun 16, 2020
Oh snap! Police capture 65-pound turtle from Virginia suburb
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A 65-pound (29-kilogram) alligator snapping turtle with a face only its mother could love has found a new home at a Virginia zoo after freaking out residents in a northern Virginia s...
Jun 16, 2020
B.C. to cut retail liquor mark-up to help hospitality sector's COVID-19 recovery
VICTORIA - British Columbia is planning to expand measures to support restaurants, bars and tourism operations hard hit by COVID-19 restrictions. The Ministry of Attorney General says a temporary whol...
Jun 16, 2020
Conviction was quashed: Manitoba man seeks $16M-plus for 23 years in prison
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man who spent 23 years in prison before his first-degree murder conviction was overturned is suing the federal government, the City of Winnipeg and others. Frank Ostrowski is see...
Jun 16, 2020
Kings send Richter to Cowichan Valley
The trade winds continue to blow for the Prince George Spruce Kings.Wednesday morning the club announced they had moved 2000 born forward Tom Richter to the Cowichan Valley Capitals for Future Conside...
Jun 16, 2020
B.C. report says condo insurance market 'unhealthy,' premiums up 40 per cent
VANCOUVER - A report commissioned by the B.C. government says insurance premiums for condominium buildings have increased by as much as 40 per cent year over year while deductible costs...
Jun 16, 2020
B.C. report says condo insurance market 'unhealthy,' premiums up 40 per cent
VANCOUVER - A report commissioned by the B.C. government says insurance premiums for condominium buildings have increased by as much as 40 per cent year over year while deductible costs...
Jun 16, 2020
Drivers beware of motorcycle season: Stay safe on the roads
VANCOUVER-The official start to summer starts this weekend, June 20, and ICBC is reminding drivers to use caution around motorcyclists.According to ICBC, the summer marks the peak time for motorcycle ...
Jun 16, 2020