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Build a beer advent calendar with Orgins Kitchen
PRINCE GEORGE- The holidays are quickly approaching and Orgins Kitchen at the Exploration Place have announced a unique pre-Christmas events that will add some local spirit to your holiday countdown.O...
Nov 10, 2023
Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss
VANCOUVER - A union leader says a prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is experiencing an "insane" drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day. John Randle, region...
Nov 10, 2023
Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss
VANCOUVER - A union leader says a prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is experiencing an "insane" drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day. John Randle, region...
Nov 10, 2023
After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"
Toronto FC's end-of-season availability came with a clear message Friday from new coach John Herdman. Enough is enough and things have to change. "John has sent a very clear message that we're not goi...
Nov 10, 2023
Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final
Darnell Sankey has been here before. Sankey and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final Saturday. The home team is the heavy favourite after sweeping the season s...
Nov 10, 2023
Montreal Jewish, Muslim communities describe anxiety amid rising tensions tied to war
MONTREAL - Hateful acts targeting Jews and Muslims in Montreal since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war are prompting anxiety but also some defiance among community members. Ethan Armand Hotchkiss s...
Nov 10, 2023
Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite
It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023. From a 76-metre thrower with a Commonwealth Games si...
Nov 10, 2023
Provincial Conservative Leader John Rustad mobilizes opposition with petition against Health Employers Occupation Act
PRINCE GEORGE - Provincial Conservative Party leader John Rustad, representing Nechako Lakes, recently presented a petition to the legislature opposing the Health Employers Occupation Act. The petitio...
Nov 10, 2023
Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid
MONTREAL - A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a sole-source contract. Echoing calls from the premiers o...
Nov 10, 2023
Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline. Marie-Jose Hogue, who heads the com...
Nov 10, 2023