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B.C. budget lacks innovative drive, vision during uncertain times, say experts
VICTORIA - Business groups and others say British Columbia's budget lacks the long-term vision many were looking for to support and stimulate innovation during and after the pandemic. Finance Minister...
Apr 21, 2021

CFL commissioner Ambrosie says talks with XFL have centred around business, not rules
Despite heated social media discussion in Canada, talks between the CFL and XFL haven't addressed what rules could be implemented if the football leagues join forces. The CFL and XFL announced jointly...
Apr 21, 2021

Out-of-this-world opportunity for Foothills Elementary
.PRINCE GEORGE - An out-of-this-world opportunity for some Foothills Elementary School students who recently won the chance to chat with a Canadian astronaut. All eyes and ears were glued to every wor...
Apr 21, 2021

Construction starts on downtown childcare centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Construction has started on a new downtown childcare centre.The facility will provide 85 new childcare spaces, including 12 infant/toddler spaces, 25 group childcare spaces for childre...
Apr 21, 2021

Sheriff: Deputy who killed man during warrant is on leave
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while executing a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from a crowd of dozens that immediately gath...
Apr 21, 2021

Canadian basketball star Nurse is carving out space in sports broadcasting at just 25
Kia Nurse isn't just one of Canada's finest female basketball players, she's becoming a popular voice of the game as well. The Canadian national team and WNBA star has drawn rave reviews for her work ...
Apr 21, 2021

Bloc Québécois MP apologizes for taking nude photo of Liberal MP William Amos
OTTAWA - A Bloc Qubcois MP has apologized for taking a screenshot of a Liberal MP who inadvertently appeared nude during virtual proceedings in the House of Commons. Bloc MP Sebastien Lemire rose on a...
Apr 21, 2021

Passenger Transportation Board to investigate pandemic’s impact; pauses Uber application for expansion
VICTORIA - B.C.'s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) has shelved Uber's bid to offer service throughout the province while it investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the industry.Uber is alre...
Apr 21, 2021

Alaphilippe wins Fleche Wallonne race, Canada's Woods just misses out on podium
HUY, Belgium - Canadian cyclist Michael Woods just missed making the podium in the Fleche Wallonne one-day classic, finishing fourth Wednesday. The 34-year-old from Ottawa was third in last year's rac...
Apr 21, 2021

Despite Bill 21 ruling, Quebec English school boards must await appeal before hiring
MONTREAL - The English Montreal School Board says it can't yet begin hiring teachers who wear religious symbols despite its court victory Tuesday in a challenge of the province's secularism law. A spo...
Apr 21, 2021