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Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and ...
Oct 03, 2023
"Practice Differently" campaign underway
PRINCE GEORGE - Carrier Sekani Family Services new recruitment campaign, Practice Differently, focuses on how culture is at the centre of everything they do. The campaign speaks to how they are an emp...
Oct 03, 2023
Alpine Canada, former skier Allison Forsyth reach settlement in Charest lawsuit
Alpine Canada has settled a lawsuit with former national team skier Allison Forsyth via the sport body's insurer. Forsyth sued Alpine Canada over its handling of former coach Bertrand Charest. Charest...
Oct 03, 2023
As Herdman takes in first game in charge, Toronto FC GM promises change is coming
John Herdman will take in his first Toronto FC game as head coach when the cellar-dwelling MLS club visits Charlotte FC on Wednesday. The former Canada coach will be an observer with interim coach Ter...
Oct 03, 2023
Speaker McCarthy's job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him
WASHINGTON (AP) - Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to remain in leadership is now seriously at risk after the House voted Tuesday to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust ...
Oct 03, 2023
Whitecaps seek helping hand in bid for MLS playoff qualification
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearly masters of their destiny, but they will need a helping hand from rivals to clinch a playoff spot. Vancouver (11-10-10) faces Western Conference winners S...
Oct 03, 2023
Alberta mountain town loses appeal on order by tribunal to allow major developments
CALGARY - Alberta's highest court has dismissed an appeal by a popular mountain community to reverse a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost d...
Oct 03, 2023
Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada deputy governor Nicolas Vincent says businesses raising their prices more frequently than they did before the pandemic is contributing to higher-than-expected inflation. Vincen...
Oct 03, 2023
Class-action claims foreign workers exploited by Quebec recruiter, airline caterer
MONTREAL - A Montreal organization that supports migrant workers is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against an international aviation catering company and a recruitment firm that they...
Oct 03, 2023
'Your City, Your Priorities' budget survey returns for 2024
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George budget survey is launching today as part of the 'Your City, Your Priorities 2024' budget consultation. Residents can share their views on what they believe Pr...
Oct 03, 2023