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Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be ...
Jun 15, 2020
Annual cancer fundraiser raises over 100K despite COVID-19 challenges
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite all the challenges COVID-19 has posed, Prince George residents still came through for the city's number one cancer fundraising event over the weekend. Relay for Life was rename...
Jun 15, 2020
Former Toronto FC defender Damien Perquis retires after 18-year career
Former Toronto FC defender Damien Perquis announced his retirement Monday after an 18-year career. The 36-year-old French-born Polish international played 25 regular-season games for Toronto in 2015 a...
Jun 15, 2020
Man arrested for alleged use of counterfeit money
FORT ST.JOHN-A man was taken into custody for allegedly distributing counterfeit money.In a press release released on June 4th, Fort St. John RCMP say that they had investigated seven reports of count...
Jun 15, 2020
Canada to pay another $700M for Navy support ships in latest cost increase
OTTAWA - The federal government says it expects to pay $700 million more for two new support ships for the navy than expected. The new figure was revealed today as the government officially awarded a ...
Jun 15, 2020
Partner of N.S. gunman renounces claim to gunman's estate valued at $1.2 million
HALIFAX - The girlfriend of a gunman who carried out a mass shooting in Nova Scotia has renounced any claim on his estate, initially valued at more than $1.2 million. The woma...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
BP takes $17.5B hit as pandemic accelerates emissions cuts
LONDON - Energy company BP is writing down its oil and gas assets by as much as $17.5 billion and will review its plans to develop oil wells as the shock to the industry and world demand from the COVI...
Jun 15, 2020
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020
OTTAWA - Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home. Federal officials are releasing the details of how July 1...
Jun 15, 2020
Report says Montreal needs to recognize 'systemic racism' and take action against it
MONTREAL - A report published today says the City of Montreal has neglected the fight against racism and failed to recognize the systemic nature of discrimination. The 261-page document follows a...
Jun 15, 2020