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Proposed legislation will restrict drug use in public spaces
BRITISH COLUMBIA-New proposed provincial legislation will create clear rules regarding public drug use and enable police to redirect to safer spaces where they can be connected to health-care services...
Oct 05, 2023

Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is immune from prosecution for actio...
Oct 05, 2023

Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL's Western Division at stake
SURREY, B.C. - Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in wh...
Oct 05, 2023

Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP
OTTAWA - Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada's secrets law reveals he was in charge of a unit expected to work in a high-pressure environment. A ...
Oct 05, 2023

Students & staff being put in harm's way from continued SOGI debate: PGDTA President
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite only being a month into the new school year, there continues to be lots of discussion around SOGI in schools and School District 57 is not immune from those discussions, but th...
Oct 05, 2023

Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids
QUEBEC - The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would allow it to join a class-action lawsuit against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies accused of downplaying the harmful effects of opio...
Oct 05, 2023

Spruce Kings make moves to bolster roster for upcoming road-trip
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings made two roster moves late Wednesday night. The team is pleased to announce the addition of forward Lucas Veilleux (05). The 18-year-old from Ottawa, Ont...
Oct 05, 2023

Psychiatrist shortage denounced in aftermath of Quebec killing spree, coroner hears
MONTREAL - A Quebec doctor denounced to local health officials the severe lack of psychiatrists in a Montreal suburb, shortly after three men were gunned down by a man with mental health issues in Aug...
Oct 05, 2023

New Exhibit at Two Rivers Gallery features Prince George artist Gwynne Bilski
PRINCE GEORGE-Scotland-based artist Gwynne Bilski will be returning to her hometown today to showcase her brand new exhibit at Two Rivers Gallery. "Limbinal Mappings" will showcase her textile maps as...
Oct 05, 2023

Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont., impressed Oilers coaches and scouts after being invited ...
Oct 05, 2023