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Stay of proceedings after Jaspal Atwal accused of uttering threats
SURREY, B.C. - The BC Prosecution Service says it won't pursue a charge of uttering threats against the man who sparked a political firestorm when he attended an event during Prime Minister ...
Jun 17, 2019
Was the Acadian expulsion a genocide? New committee to explore that question
It is widely accepted that the deportation of more than 10,000 Acadians from the Maritimes in the late 1700s was a crime against humanity, even by contemporary standards. But could this traumatic...
Jun 17, 2019
Health minister to release $50M dementia strategy
OTTAWA - The federal government is releasing a national strategy on dementia today that focuses on preventing the affliction, supporting caregivers and finding cures. According to federal statistics, ...
Jun 17, 2019
Premier refuses to back down on plan to scrap 18,000 immigration applications
Quebec Premier Francois Legault is holding firm on his plan to scrap thousands of pending immigration applications, meaning 18,000 applicants would have to restart the process from scratch. Legault's ...
Jun 17, 2019
First responders dealing with lost kids, dehydrated fans at Raptors parade
TORONTO - Lost children and dehydrated fans are some of the issues first responders say they are dealing with as a sea of fans awaits the arrival of the Raptors in downtown Toronto. Fire dis...
Jun 17, 2019
Montreal's new Champlain Bridge to open June 24, six months behind schedule
Montreal's new Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open to traffic on June 24, roughly six months behind schedule. Federal Infrastructure Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced the date today. The...
Jun 17, 2019
Volunteers needed for SkyFest 2019
QUESNEL-It's time for SkyFest 2019, a three day weekend full of in-air magic. However the magic is not possible without volunteers.Festival organizers are looing for anyone 19 years or older who would...
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Police execute search warrant at Ahbau and Chilako
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Police say a total of nine adult suspects were arrested in three vehicles in connection with this morning's incident."When the third vehicle was pulled over by frontline office...
Jun 17, 2019
Oil, manufacturers lobby urges Senate to kill off environmental assessment bill
OTTAWA - A coalition of oil and gas industry groups, chambers of commerce and manufacturers associations say there is no room to fix the government's environmental assessment legislation. The Save Can...
Jun 17, 2019
Coastal Gaslink's injunction hearing concludes, decision looming
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Supreme Court has concluded a three-day hearing on Coastal Gaslink's application asking the court to continue an injunction that was previously granted in December to allow pre-...
Jun 17, 2019