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Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020
Bachrach raises concern over dwindling salmon populations
OTTAWA- Skeena-Bulkley Valley Member of Parliament, Taylor Bachrach, brought the topic of BC's wild salmon crisis to attention in Parliament today (Jan.31.)A recent study conducted of the Skeena River...
Jan 31, 2020
British envoy personally 'sad' about Brexit, professionally excited by new era
OTTAWA - Britain's envoy to Canada says she's personally sad about her country's decision to leave the European Union. But at the same time, High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque said she...
Jan 31, 2020
Teamsters at CN ratify new contract
PRINCE GEORGE - Over 3,000 Teamster union members have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with CN Rail.Conductors, yard workers and trainpersons have voted 91 per cent to ratify a new three year d...
Jan 31, 2020
Companies give out non-plastic swag at this year's Natural Resources Forum
PRINCE GEORGE-The BC Natural Resources Forum wrapped up yesterday (Jan.29) and like most events, there was swag to be given out but this year it wasn't all wrapped in plastic.A few companies decided t...
Jan 31, 2020
Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...
Jan 31, 2020
Olympic wrestling champ Wiebe thrives under pressure; expects the same at Harvard
Erica Wiebe loves to live outside her comfort zone. That appetite for the unknown will soon have the Olympic wrestling champion strolling the storied halls of H...
Jan 31, 2020
Navy replaces frigate commanders months before Pacific deployment
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy has replaced the commander of one its frigates as well as his second-in-command months before the warship begins a tour of the Asia-Pacific region that includes patrol...
Jan 31, 2020
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 31, 2020
Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Pine Pass.Over the Pine Pass, snow will begin later this afternoon and 10 centimetres is expected before ending early tomorrow ...
Jan 31, 2020