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Joint federal-provincial inquiry into N.S. mass shooting a good option: top expert
HALIFAX - As pressure mounts on the federal and Nova Scotia governments to call an inquiry into one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history, the country's leading scholar on inqu...
Jun 02, 2020

'Giving is the difference that truly makes a difference,': Raising money for healthcare in the north
PRINCE GEORGE-The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation could be the potential recipient of $20,000 if the community comes together.The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation is taking part in ...
Jun 02, 2020

School is back in session, remember to slow down
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George RCMP are reminding the public, that although not everyone is heading back to school, school zones are in effect.Cpl. Craig Douglass, Media Relations Officer for the Pri...
Jun 02, 2020

DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by Trump church visit
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St. John's Church across from the White House, where he held up a Bible ...
Jun 02, 2020

World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
BRUSSELS - World outrage at George Floyd's death in the U.S. was growing Tuesday as the European Union's top diplomat said the bloc was "shocked and appalled" by it and thousands marched in Australia'...
Jun 02, 2020

Ranch owners face 'anxiety and deep concern' over land claim negotiations
CHILCOTIN-Anxiety and deep concern is what ranchers in the Chilcotin region are feeling at the moment, according to one ranch owner.Felix Schellenberg, owner of Rafter 25 Ranch and Pasture to Plate Na...
Jun 02, 2020

2 Las Vegas shootings, 1 officer shot amid Floyd protests
LAS VEGAS - An officer has been shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said. The officer was sho...
Jun 02, 2020

Trump threatens military force and Snowbird crash investigation; In The News for June 2
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 2 ... --- A...
Jun 02, 2020

Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey
OTTAWA - It looks like hockey fans will be able to cheer on their favourite NHL team this summer but Canadians have issued a collective shrug about whether the Stanley Cup is hoisted on their hom...
Jun 02, 2020

Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey
OTTAWA - It looks like hockey fans will be able to cheer on their favourite NHL team this summer but Canadians have issued a collective shrug about whether the Stanley Cup is hoisted on their hom...
Jun 02, 2020