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Claimant in Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward
TORONTO - One of the women who has accused former fashion mogul Peter Nygard of sexual assault has told jurors at his Toronto trial that she was afraid to come forward for years following the alleged ...
Oct 04, 2023
Quebec police arrest 10 over alleged grandparent scams linked to organized crime
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they have arrested 10 people in connection with an alleged grandparent fraud scheme linked to organized crime. Sgt. Catherine Bernard says officers are still lo...
Oct 04, 2023
Man wanted for 'dangerous operation of a motor vehicle' and other offenses
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: This person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man.Prince George RCMP say twenty-four-year-old Austin Mohr is wanted...
Oct 04, 2023
Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community
HALIFAX - The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to thei...
Oct 04, 2023
Majority of Proline players successfully picked Europe to win Ryder Cup
TORONTO - Europe's victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup was a popular one with Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 60 per cent of Proline bettors correctly pick...
Oct 04, 2023
Canada to host CARICOM group of Caribbean leaders in Ottawa this month
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to host leaders of the Caribbean Community in Ottawa this month to take stock of Canada's partnerships in the region. The CARICOM group includes 15 c...
Oct 04, 2023
4 Prince George RCMP members to attend funeral for fallen RCMP Cst. Rick O'Brien
PRINCE GEORGE - Some local representation for the procession and funeral service for RCMP Cst. Rick O'Brien in Langley Wednesday.Prince George RCMP Cpl. Jenn Cooper says four members of the Prince Geo...
Oct 04, 2023
Nickelback to perform during NHL's Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium
Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month. Nickelback, recently honoured...
Oct 04, 2023
Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker
Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words. Kadri can also appreciate when he ...
Oct 04, 2023
Local player commits to UNBC women's soccer team
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George product Maria Sampson has committed to the UNBC women's soccer team.Sampson has been a member of the Timberwolves Academy for the past six years and has trained with coac...
Oct 04, 2023