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Gen. Wayne Eyre named permanent defence chief despite McDonald seeking reinstatement
OTTAWA - Gen. Wayne Eyre has been officially appointed Canada's next chief of the defence staff, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday. "General Eyre will continue working hard to build ...
Nov 25, 2021
Spruce Kings to partake in 2022 BCHL Road Show in Burns Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings will be hitting the road in a similar fashion as they did back in 2020.On Thursday, the BC Hockey League announced details for its 2022 Road Show event, ...
Nov 25, 2021
Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona on Thursday with ceremonies, tributes, graffiti murals and emotional messages on s...
Nov 25, 2021
Canadian women's rugby sevens team opens new World Series season in Dubai
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team heads into the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season with an overhauled roster and new interim coach. Irish-born Jack Hanratty has been tasked with steering...
Nov 25, 2021
Child COVID-19 vaccine clinics ramping up in Ontario on Thursday
TORONTO - COVID-19 vaccinations for young children are ramping up in Ontario today, with Toronto's kid-friendly campaign beginning in earnest. Clinics for kids aged five to 11 are running at schools, ...
Nov 25, 2021
RCMP searching for missing Fort St James man
FORT ST JAMES- The Fort St James RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating Janos Jeremiah Joseph. Police say he has been missing since Saturday, and was reported missing the next day. Ja...
Nov 25, 2021
Senator to revive bill to help jurors access mental health support
OTTAWA - Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu says he will reintroduce a bill today that would allow jury members to seek mental health support from a professional after traumatic experiences during a criminal...
Nov 25, 2021
Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass
NORTHERN BC- Environment Canada says 10 to 20 cm of snow is expected for the Williston, Highway 97 - Pine Pass area. A snowfall warning has been issued as heavy snow is expected to fall throughout the...
Nov 25, 2021
Collaros, Stanback named as division finalists for CFL's outstanding player honour
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and running back William Stanback of the Montreal Alouettes are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award. The CFL revealed ...
Nov 25, 2021
MPs to vote today on returning to hybrid Parliament, could start Friday
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament will vote today on whether they can attend the House of Commons virtually, or must be there in person. Members returned to the chamber this week after a months-long hiat...
Nov 25, 2021