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Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"
Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer that's spread." In a story posted on the club's website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis ...
Jun 06, 2025

Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone
HAMILTON - Bo Levi Mitchell is poised to join a very select group. The veteran quarterback chases his 100th career CFL regular-season win Saturday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Calgary Stampe...
Jun 06, 2025

Manitoba premier eyes northern development that could include a pipeline
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted his province Friday as the route for a future trade corridor, which could include a pipeline, in order to get goods from Western Canada to overseas marke...
Jun 06, 2025

Quebec premier says he's focused on economy as legislative session ends
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the economy is his top priority as the provincial legislature rises for the summer. Legault says he wants to see new projects launched across Quebec in t...
Jun 06, 2025

New coffee shop lands at YXS
PRINCE GEORGE - A new cafe has landed at YXS.The Prince George Airport Authroity says that Brewed Coffee & Co. "is set to serve up locally roasted North Roast Coffee, featured in a variety of spec...
Jun 06, 2025

Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
LONGUEUIL - The Canadian and European space agencies say economic and geopolitical turmoil are forcing them to work closer together. Leaders at both organizations signed a joint statement today at Can...
Jun 06, 2025

Justice department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'
OTTAWA - The federal department of justice is set to lay off up to 264 employees as it navigates what it calls "significant budgetary pressures." Ian McLeod, a spokesperson for the department, says in...
Jun 06, 2025

Warning that cold fronts could trigger 'extreme fire behaviour' in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service is warning that forecasted cold fronts today and Sunday in northeastern B.C. are expected to bring strong winds and potential "extreme fire behaviour" to the Daws...
Jun 06, 2025

Year-over-year unemployment rose to 6 per cent in Prince George in May
PRINCE GEORGE - The year-over-year unemployment rate rose in Prince George. According to Statistics Canada, the three month average ending in May was 6 per cent, up from 4.6 per cent a year ago. Stati...
Jun 06, 2025

AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of proposed federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects. National Chief Cindy...
Jun 06, 2025