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Ottawa extends exemption for Canadian travellers stranded in South Africa
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending, and slightly expanding, a travel exemption for Canadians trying to return home from South Africa. Earlier this month, the government lifted a requirement ...
Dec 13, 2021

Biden to tour tornado damage in Kentucky Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week's devastating tornadoes that killed at least 64 people and displaced thousa...
Dec 13, 2021

Capitals finish Mandi Schwartz Tournament on a high note
PRINCE GEORGE - It would have been easy for the Northern Capitals to get down on their luck, but instead they persevered and ended on a high note at the Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament in Wilcox, S...
Dec 13, 2021

Canada willing to 'align' EV incentives with U.S. to avert tax-credit crisis: Trudeau
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada would 'align' its own electric-vehicle incentives with those south of the border if Canadian-built cars and trucks could be made eligible for pro...
Dec 13, 2021

Spruceland Elementary issued potential COVID-19 exposure notification
PRINCE GEORGE- Northern Health has added Spruceland Elementary School to it's potential COVID-19 exposure list. The health authority says November 29-30, December 1-3 and 6-8 are the potential exposur...
Dec 13, 2021

Canada's public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats. Chief public health o...
Dec 13, 2021

NHL postpones Flames games through Thursday due to COVID-19 outbreak
The NHL has postponed the Calgary Flames' next three games after six players and a staff member entered the league's COVID-19 protocol over a 24-hour period. The Flames announced Monday morning that f...
Dec 13, 2021

Vegas defenceman Pietrangelo says he hasn't decided if he'll play at Beijing Games
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo says he hasn't decided if he will compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. He has been named to Canada's provisional Olympic team, along with forwards Sid...
Dec 13, 2021

Prolific offender jailed for 'extremely dangerous' Qualicum Beach crime spree
NANAIMO - An erratic driver who rolled a stolen truck after entering oncoming Inland Island Hwy. traffic has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars.Sheldon James Johanson, 32, pleaded guilty to three...
Dec 13, 2021

UEFA voids Champions League draw after mistake
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA will have to redo the Champions League draw for the round of 16 after mistakingly placing Manchester United's name into the wrong pot. UEFA voided the initial results of ...
Dec 13, 2021