Author Archives:
Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy
Vancouver's development permit board has approved a controversial nine-storey residential tower in the heart of Chinatown, capping a years-long battle between the developer and the city. Some local re...
Jun 26, 2023
Cariboo Cougars reaction to BCHL independence
PRINCE GEORGE- It's almost been a month since the BCHL separated from Hockey Canada, yet the dust is far from settled.The Cariboo Cougars and the BCHL have had a strong relationship in the past, devel...
Jun 26, 2023
Prosecutors seek the death penalty against man accused of slaying of 4 University of Idaho students
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year. Bryan Kohberger, 28, is charged with...
Jun 26, 2023
Police seek witnesses to a plane crash
PRINCE GEORGE - Police are looking to speak with additional witnesses after a small plane crash killed one man near Simpson Lake on June 25th Sunday at 5:41 p.m. The Chetwynd RCMP received a report of...
Jun 26, 2023
David Johnston files final report on foreign meddling, done as special rapporteur
OTTAWA - David Johnston has filed his final - and confidential - report on foreign interference to the prime minister, ending his controversial term as special rapporteur. Johnston had announced his p...
Jun 26, 2023
B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12 million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities. Several of the society's dogs were brought in Mo...
Jun 26, 2023
B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Ministry of Education went ahead with plans to do away with letter grades from Kindergarten to Grade 9 despite its own public consultation showing the majority of teache...
Jun 26, 2023
Canada considers Quebec woman with six children in Syria a security risk, lawyer says
OTTAWA - A lawyer says Canada will not repatriate a Quebec woman being held in Syria with her six children because officials believe she poses a security risk. Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, who has been ...
Jun 26, 2023
Herdman: Solutions needed quickly for financially troubled Canada Soccer
TORONTO - Canadian men's soccer coach John Herdman says Canada Soccer needs to find solutions to its financial troubles. With a World Cup coming in three years, he adds it has to happen quickly. Herdm...
Jun 26, 2023
N.W.T. power corporation fined $200K following death of worker in 2021
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has been fined $200,000 for contravening the territory's Safety Act after a worker died from injuries he sustained at a Yellowknife power plan...
Jun 26, 2023