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Cattle group looks for help to weather COVID-19 as meat- packers slow work
CALGARY - A cattle industry group says measures that helped ranchers weather the BSE crisis in the early 2000s should be brought back immediately as the COVID-19 pan...
Apr 14, 2020
'Now, we are facing a global pandemic on top of a fentanyl-poisoning crisis,' says BC Minister
VICTORIA-B.C.'s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy, released a statement today in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the overdose crisis as a public health e...
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Scheer, Conservatives raise concerns about WHO data, relationship with China
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he has serious concerns about the accuracy of the World Health Organization's data and its relationship with China. Scheer also says he was di...
Apr 14, 2020
Mental health issues a major concern for Canadian athletes amid COVID-19
Melissa Humana-Paredes finds comfort on the eight-by-eight-metre half of a beach volleyball court. Feeling the soft sand underfoot, the world champion begins to mentally ...
Apr 14, 2020
Mass gathering: Cancellation of Saskatchewan drive-in church service questioned
NIPAWIN, Sask. - Saskatchewan's premier wants an explanation for why an Easter drive-in church service was prohibited over the weekend. Scott Moe's office said the Saskatchewan Health Authority h...
Apr 14, 2020
Start of season delayed for PGYBA
The sports world continues to be at a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic and for PGYBA the start of the 2020 campaign has been delayed with the news of the city shutting down their sports facilit...
Apr 14, 2020
Spirit Day rescheduled due to COVID-19
PRINCE GEORGE-The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has announced the rescheduling of one of their signature events, Spirit Day, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.The 11 hour Radiothon hel...
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Kings announce new initiative to support Front Line Essential Workers
Tuesday morning the Spruce Kings revealed a new ticket initiative that supports Front Line Essential Workers in Prince George and the surrounding area.The initiative offers fans a chance to purchase v...
Apr 14, 2020
Canadian international Janine Beckie signs new deal with Manchester City
Canadian international Janine Beckie has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City. The 25-year-old's current deal was to expire at the end of June. "My agent (Alan Naigeon) calle...
Apr 14, 2020
Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave
Edmonton Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson remembers Colby Cave as a tireless worker on the ice and in the community. Nicholson hopes to see the popular forward's impact carried on through the "...
Apr 14, 2020