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Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence
TORONTO - After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League tips off Tuesday with 23 teams chasing US$1.4 million in prize money. The esports circuit will contest at least the first...
May 04, 2020

Ferrari slashes 2020 earnings forecast of COVID-19 pandemic
SOAVE, Italy - Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari on Monday lowered its full-year earnings guidance significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and acknowledged that the new outlook assumes a sharp recove...
May 04, 2020

Temporary layoff period extended to 16 weeks
VICTORIA-The province has extended the temporary layoff period to 16 weeks for COVID-19 related reasons.Previously under the Employment Standards Act, a temporary layoff longer than 13 weeks in any 20...
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Murky mystery of COVID-19's origins takes back seat in Canada to easing crisis
WASHINGTON - Health Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government will remain focused on navigating Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis before turning its focus to the murky mystery surrounding ...
May 04, 2020

PG Library offers more virtual programs for kids, teens and adults in May
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Public Library is offering virtual programs for kids, teens and adults throughout the month of March.The library is offering between 10 and 12 public programs every wee...
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Trudeau takes part in COVID-19 virtual pledging conference led by EU
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken part in an international pledging conference sponsored by the European Union to raise more than $11 billion for long-term COVID-19 vaccine research. Tr...
May 04, 2020

Transit safety enhancement means fares starting back up June 1st
VICTORIA-BC Transit announced that it will be enhancing safety measure to its transit systems across the province which will allow the return of front door loading and collection of fares.B.C. Transit...
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Metro Vancouver home sales down 39.4 per cent in April to near 40-year low
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales dropped by 39.4 per cent in April from a year earlier to hit an almost four-decade low. The board says there were a total of...
May 04, 2020

Author says prequel to 'Twilight' series will arrive Aug. 4
NEW YORK - "The Midnight Sun" will finally appear. Stephenie Meyer's long-awaited prequel to her "Twilight" series is coming out Aug. 4, the author announced on her website (www.stepheniemeyer.com) Mo...
May 04, 2020

Media consortium seeking search warrants from Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX - A provincial court judge says she'll push to hold hearings as quickly as possible on the public release of search warrants from the investigation into the recent mass shooting in N...
May 04, 2020