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'All clear' given after reports of shots fired in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Update: On its Twitter feed, the Nova Scotia RCMP has given the all clear, noting there has been "no evidence of shots fired."Police continue to patrol the areaEarlier: Nova Scotia has issue...
Apr 24, 2020 Photo courtesy CFJC Today

Tons of sanitizer: Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging
NEW YORK - Federal prosecutors charged a New York retailer Friday with hoarding tons of disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge mar...
Apr 24, 2020

Municipalities plead for emergency help to keep vital services going
OTTAWA - The voice of Canadian municipalities says communities across the country are facing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 that puts people at further risk. Federation of Canadian Municipali...
Apr 24, 2020

CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season
TORONTO - Brian Ramsay looked set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19...
Apr 24, 2020

At least $9.7 billion in state bailouts for Air France, KLM
PARIS - The French and Dutch governments announced at least 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in bailout money Friday to rescue Air France and KLM, which are fighting for survival as most of their planes...
Apr 24, 2020

Washout closes part of Hwy.97
SODA CREEK- DriveBC has issued an alert of a washout on Highway97.The washout is located 4.82 kilometres south of McLeese Lake-the road is currently closed to motorists and an assessment is in progres...
Apr 24, 2020 Photo Courtesy: google maps, via DriveBC

SD57 Superintendent answers questions surrounding schooling amidst COVID-19 pandemic
PRINCE GEORGE- School District 57 Superintendent, Anita Richardson addressed questions formed by the DPAC in video format today (Apr.24).In the video she answers the following questions:Why are differ...
Apr 24, 2020 School District 57's Superintendent, Anita Richardson answers questions regarding schooling amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON - The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from ...
Apr 24, 2020

Tree planting is a go this year
PRINCE GEORGE - Many local businesses are issuing a sigh of relief. They have just received news that tree planting will be happening this year after all. One of those businesses is Driving Force truc...
Apr 24, 2020

Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...
Apr 24, 2020