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In the news today: Tourism operators face heavy debt loads
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back Canadian tourism...
18m ago
Trudeau in Saskatoon today highlighting budget's youth, education and health measures
SASKATOON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today. An itinerary released by his office says he will make an announcement this morning to highlight measures focused on youth, educati...
23m ago
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back
Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated in...
32m ago
Large study shows caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing from wolf culls, cow pens
Fresh research suggests western Canada's once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound is the slaughter of hundreds of wolves, a p...
33m ago
German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China
BERLIN (AP) - A man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said Tuesday. The suspect, identified only as Jian G. i...
1h ago
Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had three goals and an assist, and Connor McDavid had five assists as the Edmonton Oilers ended their series-opening jinx with a 7-4 victory on Monday over the Los Angeles Kings ...
3h ago
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 people on board
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board, the navy said. The helicopters were rehearsi...
3h ago
Temporary housing moves forward
PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved a temporary use application for 43 units of supportive housing at the 397 Third Avenue.According to the City, crews can move in to have the housing in place this f...
3h ago
Hurricanes rally in third to beat Islanders 5-3, take 2-0 series lead
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally. They fought...
3h ago
Stone scores in return for Vegas, Knights beat Stars 4-3 in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) - Vegas captain Mark Stone scored quickly after missing two months, Tomas Hertl had a nifty goal in his playoff debut for the Golden Knights and the reigning Stanley Cup champions opened d...
3h ago