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Call for coaching codes of conduct after harassment allegations at UVic
VANCOUVER - Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are being urged to create coaching codes of conduct after verbal abuse complaints were made against a rowing coach at the University of Vict...
Mar 15, 2020
Call for coaching codes of conduct after harassment allegations at UVic
VANCOUVER - Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are being urged to create coaching codes of conduct after verbal abuse complaints were made against a rowing coach at the University of Vict...
Mar 15, 2020
Saudi Aramco's net income drops to $88.2 billion in 2019
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its net income dropped by $22.9 billion in 2019 to $88.2 billion, a sharp decrease coming as the kingdom stands ready to flood an alrea...
Mar 15, 2020
Countries around the world announce more virus restrictions
BARCELONA, Spain - Authorities around the world turned to increasingly drastic measures to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus Sunday, with lockdowns, curfews and travel restrictions spreadi...
Mar 15, 2020
Israeli PM's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus
JERUSALEM - A Jerusalem district court announced on Sunday that it was postponing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial for two months because of restrictions arising from the out...
Mar 15, 2020
Cougars players sent home as a result of COVID-19
ckpgPRINCE GEORGE -More fallout as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.This time it's the Prince George Cougars, who, based on information they are receiving from medical professionals, the Canadian Hoc...
Mar 14, 2020
Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump t...
Mar 14, 2020
Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus
MADRID - Spain's government said Saturday that the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has tested positive for the new coronavirus. It said Begoa Gmez and the prime minister are in good health and fol...
Mar 14, 2020
UNBC transitioning away from face-to-face classes and exams amidst COVID-19 concerns
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Concerns over the coronavirus has prompted the University of Northern BC to transition away from face-to-face classes and exams.Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Geoff Payn...
Mar 14, 2020
Flames won't pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Oilers offer assistance
The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The Flames sent an email to their hourly and event ...
Mar 14, 2020