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Fredericton latest Canadian city to grapple with drive-thru woes
The City of Fredericton will spend $40,000 to direct motorists around a busy Tim Hortons in the latest move by a Canadian municipality to curb traffic headaches and other concerns ...
Sep 20, 2019
Trump says he hosted Otto Warmbier's parents over weekend
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump hosted the family and friends of former hostage Otto Warmbier at the White House last weekend. The president says 25 people wer...
Sep 20, 2019
Ontario youth with vaping-related illness was on life support: officials
A teen from London, Ont., who was using e-cigarettes daily suffered a severe case of pulmonary illness, local health officials announced Wednesday, saying they believe it is the first c...
Sep 20, 2019
Cougars welcome new forward, roster now sits at 24 players
PRINCE GEORGE-The PG Cougars are welcoming a new forward.Davin Griffin, born in 2002 was acquired by the Cougars from the Prince Albert Raiders for a conditional draft selection earlier this month. He...
Sep 20, 2019
Trudeau pledges tougher gun control as he tries to get campaign back on track
TORONTO - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising to ban all military-style assault rifles as part of a broader gun-control plan that would also take steps towards giv...
Sep 20, 2019
Johnny Reid announces cross Canada Tour
PRINCE GEORGE-Christmas lovers may rejoice over this.Johnny Reid has announced his new Christmas EP, "My Kind of Christmas," and his cross-Canada tour which will cover 23 dates. The critically acclaim...
Sep 20, 2019
Saskatchewan hospitals to watch for vaping-related illnesses: health minister
REGINA - The government of Saskatchewan is going to watch for any vaping-related illnesses in the province. Health Minister Jim Reiter says there's no record of pulmonary illnesses associated wit...
Sep 20, 2019
Unions lead third-party spending since start of pre-election period
OTTAWA - Two unions top the list for third-party ad spending this campaign season, as groups look to make their mark while sticking within the limits set by Canada's new spending rules. Documents...
Sep 20, 2019
Body identified and two charged with first degree murder
WILLIAMS LAKE-RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit have confirmed the identity of the body found in the Fraser River on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.Police have identified the body as Branton Regn...
Sep 20, 2019
Conservation groups want U.S. to pressure Canada to protect right whales
HALIFAX - The U.S. government is being urged to pressure Canada to do more to protect the endangered North American right whale population in order to avoid a ban on various Canadian seafood products....
Sep 20, 2019