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Campfire ban partially rescinded
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for campers in the Prince George area.The BC Wildfire Service has partially rescinded the campfire ban issued May 19. It means campfires remain banned in the Dawson Creek, Fo...
May 30, 2023
Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass apologies for sharing homophobic social media post
TORONTO - Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass says he's sorry for sharing a homophobic social media post. Bass spoke ahead of Toronto's game against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight. The 35-year-old Bass sha...
May 30, 2023
AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls
VICTORIA - B.C's auditor general says the province's COVID-19 support program for the devastated tourism industry followed most required guidelines, though he raised some concerns about the way it was...
May 30, 2023
Ramada Prince George workers issue 72-hour strike notice
PRINCE GEORGE - Hotel workers at the Ramada Hotel in Prince George issued 72-hour strike notice on Monday and will be in a strike position this Thursday, June 1 at 11 a.m.The union and the employer ar...
May 30, 2023
John Hannaford named new clerk of the Privy Council, as Janice Charette retires
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a new head of the federal public service. John Hannaford, who is currently the deputy minister of natural resources, will become clerk of the Privy...
May 30, 2023
Amid hot, dry weather, Quebec forest fire prevention group on high alert
MONTREAL - Quebec's forest fire prevention agency is maintaining a high alert and says the current weather is a cause for concern. The province on Sunday ordered a ban on open fires and the agency, kn...
May 30, 2023
Supporters of missing human-rights defender say he is being detained in China
OTTAWA - Family and supporters of a missing Chinese human-rights defender say they have credible word he has been imprisoned in China since October. They say in a statement that Dong Guangping is bein...
May 30, 2023
Government amending Atlantic Accords to include offshore wind energy, spur production
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development. He introduced ...
May 30, 2023
BC Hotels taking steps toward eco-friendly practices
PRINCE GEORGE - The B-C Hotel Association is taking significant strides toward promoting eco-friendly practices in the hospitality sector within the province. The association aims to enhance its commi...
May 30, 2023
'Frightening' Halifax wildfire shows risk when hot, dry weather hits Maritimes
The wildfire that ignited Sunday outside Halifax seemingly came out of nowhere, but experts say factors including a string of dry days, gusty winds and debris from post-tropical storm Fiona set the st...
May 30, 2023