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Prince George Hospice Society launches 'Good to Go Planning Kit' to empower individuals in crafting end-of-life health plans
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society introduced a new manual this summer to help guide people in developing a health plan if they become incapable of making their own deci...
Nov 10, 2023
Henrik Lundqvist, Caroline Ouellette lead Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023
TORONTO - Henrik Lundqvist knew the call - if it was indeed coming - would light up his phone in the early evening. The former New York Rangers goaltender was home in Sweden. The Hockey Hall of Fame's...
Nov 10, 2023
Sexual misconduct survivors push for change in military as high-profile cases end
OTTAWA - Remembrance Day often brings mixed emotions for Donna Riguidel, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran whose career was cut short by a sexual assault. "You sign up believing very much that you're co...
Nov 10, 2023
The Northern View: The carbon tax about-face
By now you've probably heard about the Liberal government carving out the carbon tax mostly on home heating in Atlantic Canada. As really the flagship policy for the government since 2015, it was surp...
Nov 10, 2023
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh banned from final 3 regular-season games over sign-stealing allegations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - The Big Ten Conference banned Jim Harbaugh from coaching at Michigan's three remaining regular-season games on Friday, defying a warning from the second-ranked Wolverines in ...
Nov 10, 2023
"Fill the Fleet" is underway
PRINCE GEORGE - The Northern Regional Construction Association has launched its annual holiday drive, but it's a bit different this year.The Northern Regional Construction Association is proud to anno...
Nov 10, 2023
The carbon price is now off home heating oil — but the cost of oil is still high
OTTAWA - Draft regulations removing the carbon price from home heating oil are now in effect, Finance Canada confirmed Friday, but the change will do little to ease affordability woes for Canadians wh...
Nov 10, 2023
Jaromir Jagr's NHL journey began in Pittsburgh. It will end with the club retiring his No. 68
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jaromir Jagr's familiar No. 68 is heading to the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday they will retire Jagr's number before a visit from the Los A...
Nov 10, 2023
Big Ten bans No. 2 Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh from final 3 games over alleged sign-stealing scheme
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - The Big Ten Conference banned Jim Harbaugh from coaching at Michigan's three remaining regular-season games on Friday, defying a warning from the second-ranked Wolverines in ...
Nov 10, 2023
FBI seized phones, iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - FBI agents seized phones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams this week as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising, his attorney confirmed Friday. The seizure...
Nov 10, 2023