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Local lawyer running for mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - Local lawyer and former SD57 Board member and Chair Roy Stewart announced this morning his intention to run for mayor of Prince George.Stewart is running on what he calls five pressing...
Aug 27, 2022
Open letter to Bell says LaFlamme ousting shows sexism, ageism women face at work
An open letter signed by a long list of Canadian luminaries is taking aim at Bell Media's abrupt dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme as anchor of the company's flagship newscast. In a two-page spread in Saturd...
Aug 27, 2022
'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos
A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...
Aug 27, 2022
Banff National Park plan focuses on climate change, traffic, Indigenous relations
Canada's busiest national park aims to look for better ways to help visitors get around in the coming years as it works to address climate change and strengthen Indigenous relations. Those were among ...
Aug 27, 2022
Mother of Quebecer killed in Ukraine tells memorial service her son was a hero
MONTREAL - The mother of Quebec man who was killed last month in Ukraine fighting Russian forces told a memorial service Friday that her son's "courage and big heart" made him a hero. Marie-France Sir...
Aug 27, 2022
Fajardo bounces back as Roughriders roll past Lions 23-16
VANCOUVER - The Saskatchewan Roughriders closed out their CFL season series with a 23-16 road win over the injury-stricken B.C. Lions on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. Kian Schaffer-Baker and Tevin...
Aug 26, 2022
Timbers down Sounders 2-1 to win Cascadia Cup
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Portland Timbers won the Cascadia Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Friday night. The...
Aug 26, 2022
Bethel-Thompson, Peters combine to lead Argos past Ticats 37-20
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw three touchdown passes and Jamal Peters returned one of his three interceptions 67 yards for a score as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37...
Aug 26, 2022
Angels snap slump by thumping tired Blue Jays 12-0
TORONTO - Shohei Ohtani's two-run triple was part of a five-run second inning to help the Los Angeles Angels snap a six-game losing streak with a 12-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The ...
Aug 26, 2022
Man sentenced to 10 years for the deaths of two Métis hunters in Alberta
EDMONTON - A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the deaths of two Mtis hunters who were shot on a rural road in Alberta. A judge says Roger Bilodeau is to serve about six yea...
Aug 26, 2022