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Two-thirds oppose Ottawa protest, but many sympathize with frustration: survey
OTTAWA - Almost two-thirds of Canadians oppose the Ottawa protest against COVID-19 measures, with more than four in 10 saying they strongly consider the demonstration a selfish display, a new poll sug...
Feb 08, 2022

Canadian military moves toward inclusivity, adds feminine versions of ranks in French
MONTREAL - When Jose Payeur joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001, the Quebec woman felt that people who occasionally used the unofficial feminine version of her rank when addressing her in French ...
Feb 08, 2022

Trudeau: Protests are not the way to get through pandemic
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the ongoing anti-vaccine mandate protest in Ottawa is "trying to blockade our economy, our democracy and our fellow citizens' daily lives." He says, "It has...
Feb 08, 2022

Senate celebrates Black artists; minister says 'do more' to promote black history
OTTAWA - The first art historian to be appointed to the Senate says the work of Canada's Black artists is not sufficiently recognized or celebrated. But now Sen. Patricia Bovey, former director of the...
Feb 08, 2022

Cannabis sales at YXS closer to reality
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor and Council have passed the third reading on a proposed cannabis retailer at the Prince George Airport.It will be the first such retailer in an airport in the world. It was not l...
Feb 07, 2022

Local RCMP present crime stats for 2021
PRINCE GEORGE - The local RCMP painted a grim picture of crime in the past year for Prince George.During budget discussions at the end of January, RCMP Superintendent Shaun Wright was asked why, at $3...
Feb 07, 2022

Marner nets overtime winner as Leafs beat 'Canes for sixth straight win
TORONTO - Mitch Marner scored twice, including the overtime winner, to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes and their old goaltender Frederik Andersen on Monday. The ...
Feb 07, 2022

Fundraising efforts bring in thousands of dollars for 14-year-old PG boy
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a weekend for the books. Carl's Jr Prince George hosted its fundraising event Saturday, to raise dollars for Randy Higham, who has suffered major losses in his short life. As so...
Feb 07, 2022

Murray puts in solid performance as Senators beat Devils 4-1
OTTAWA - Matt Murray stopped 32 shots as the Ottawa Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 Monday night. Nick Paul, Nick Holden, Adam Gaudette and Connor Brown scored for the Senators (15-22-4), who ...
Feb 07, 2022

'It's a real crisis': Vet shortage putting pressure on local ranchers
PRINCE GEORGE - Since the pandemic started, it seems everyone knows someone who has gotten a dog or a cat, putting a massive strain on already stretched veterinarians, although the problems don't end ...
Feb 07, 2022