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YXS announces seasonal nonstop flight to Puerto Vallarta
PRINCE GEORGE - WestJet's seasonal nonstop service from YXS to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will be resuming this winter.YXS says the move was made in response to massive community feedback about this rou...
Jul 24, 2023

Suicide prevention hotline launches in November
As of November 30, Canadians in crisis can dial 9-8-8 to speak or text with a trained responder in English or French at a new suicide-prevention hotline. Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett says th...
Jul 24, 2023

Alouettes sign Shawn Lemon, veteran lineman ranks 15th in CFL history with 92 sacks
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the CFL club announced Monday. The 34-year-old was named a CFL all-star last season after registering 29 defensive ...
Jul 24, 2023

Canadian men's relay team to receive Olympic silver medals at reallocation ceremony
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Canadian men's 4x100-metre relay team from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will finally receive its silver medals. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Monday that team members Andre D...
Jul 24, 2023

Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+...
Jul 24, 2023

Edmonton man appears in U.K. court after terrorism investigation
An Edmonton man arrested in a terrorism investigation in the United Kingdom appeared in a London court today. Khaled Hussein, who is 28, was charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly being a membe...
Jul 24, 2023

Liberal minister Carolyn Bennett announces she will not stand for re-election
OTTAWA - Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett has announced that she will not stand for re-election as a member of Parliament. Bennett said she met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Jul 24, 2023

Backups step up as start of '23 season is tough on CFL quarterbacks
TORONTO - Rick Campbell and Neil McEvoy looked prophetic Saturday night. B.C. lost starter Vernon Adams Jr. (knee) in the first quarter of its 19-9 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. That mad...
Jul 24, 2023

Search resumes for Ukrainian man missing after swimming in Quebec river
SAINT-ANSELME, Que. - Quebec provincial police continue to search the banks of a river southeast of Quebec City for a Ukrainian refugee missing since Wednesday. Sgt. Jean Raphal Drolet says officers a...
Jul 24, 2023

Inez Crescent fire causes $150K in damages
PRINCE GEORGE - A fire on the 900-block of Inez Crescent over the weekend caused an estimated $150,000 in damages. The City says the fire broke out early Saturday afternoon with three fire halls and 1...
Jul 24, 2023