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'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday. The province says...
Apr 22, 2024
'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday. The province says...
Apr 22, 2024
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona judge declares a mistrial Monday in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. George Alan Kelly, 75, was ch...
Apr 22, 2024
Williams Lake RCMP ask for help tracking down two missing men
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. -Update: RCMP say that 82-year-old Tony Ayres has been located and is safe.The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.Earlier: Williams Lake RCMP are requesting the ...
Apr 22, 2024
WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
GENEVA (AP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication befo...
Apr 22, 2024
WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
GENEVA (AP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication befo...
Apr 22, 2024
Parascak named Rookie of the Week for sixth time
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named the WHL's Rookie of the Week. This is the sixth time the 17-year-old has won the award this season.Parascak registered three...
Apr 22, 2024
Labour minister announces inquiry into costly 2023 port strike in B.C.
GATINEAU, Que. - Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has appointed an Industrial Inquiry Commission to dig deeper into the underlying causes of B.C.'s port strike last summer. The federal g...
Apr 22, 2024
Physical winger Dakota Joshua 'getting better and better' for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Rick Tocchet has long believed Dakota Joshua had something special to offer the Vancouver Canucks. The coach saw it when he took over the team last January, and he set to work getting the ...
Apr 22, 2024
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as coach of the Sabres. General manager Kevyn Adams announced the hiring Monday. Adams had strongly hinted at bringing Ruff back into the fold whe...
Apr 22, 2024