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Security, anti-hate experts urge Trudeau to use caution with campaign 'mobs'
OTTAWA - Security experts and anti-hate groups say the time has come for Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau to start taking the protests dogging his campaign a little more seriously. While they don't think...
Sep 08, 2021

Toronto FC president says MLS club is struggling through a season in 'quicksand'
TORONTO - It's been a painful, difficult season for Toronto FC, mired in the MLS basement as it resumes play this weekend after an international break. With 12 games remaining in the regular season, T...
Sep 08, 2021

Dawson Creek chamber cancels candidates debate amid safety risks over COVID-19 rules
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - A federal all-candidates debate in northeastern British Columbia was cancelled due to concerns about the safety of candidates and the public. The debate hosted by the Dawson Creek...
Sep 08, 2021

WHL changes regular-season schedule due to ongoing border issues
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League is juggling its early-season schedule to deal with ongoing border restrictions. The league said teams in the B.C. Division will compete exclusively against other B....
Sep 08, 2021

Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens and People's party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sep...
Sep 08, 2021

Evacuation alert rescinded for Cutoff Creek wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news on the wildfire front.The evacuation alert issued on August 23 for the Cutoff Creek fire has been rescinded.The alert had covered the area from approximately 60 kilometres so...
Sep 08, 2021

Liberal whip Mark Holland defends investigation into Saini harassment allegations
OTTAWA - Liberal whip Mark Holland is defending the investigation into complaints against ex-candidate Raj Saini. Speaking at a virtual news conference, Holland confirms he was made aware of allegatio...
Sep 08, 2021

The Best Damn Music Festival postponed
PRINCE GEORGE - New COVID-19 public health restrictions have forced the postponement of this weekend's The Best Damn Music Festival.The event will instead take place August 12 and 13, 2022. Organizers...
Sep 08, 2021

Motorcyclist passes away after crashing into curb on Jingle Pot Rd.
NANAIMO - A motorcyclist lost their life after a tragic accident when trying to turn. The 59-year-old rider was on Jingle Pot Rd. turning left onto Ashlee Rd. near Cathers Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 7 aro...
Sep 08, 2021

Canada looks to improve on making quarterfinals at World Cup of Darts
JENA, Germany - Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginga Ninja) Campbell, who reached the quarterfinals last year, return to represent Canada at the Cazoo World Cup of Darts in Germany this week. Smi...
Sep 08, 2021