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Union president calls on SD57 board chair to resign over support of private education
PRINCE GEORGE - The president of the Prince George District Teachers Association says the School District 57 board chair should resign. Daryl Beauregard argues Rachael Weber should resign over her sup...
Oct 03, 2023
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after a plea deal imploded, putting the case on track toward a possible trial as the 2024 ele...
Oct 03, 2023
Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's important for Canada to have diplomats on the ground in India for what he calls "extremely challenging" circumstances. Trudeau was responding this ...
Oct 03, 2023
Canada falls to Poland at men's volleyball Olympic qualifier tournament
XI'AN, China - Canada sits at 2-1 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament after dropping a narrow decision to Poland on Tuesday. Bednorz Bartosz had 25 points to pace the attack as Po...
Oct 03, 2023
Former Cat claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH - Former Prince George Cougar star Jansen Harkins has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Winnipeg Jets.Harkins was drafted by the Jets in the 2nd round (47th overa...
Oct 03, 2023
Parents will stand trial in 2021 Michigan school shooting that killed 4 students
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal Tuesday, clearing the way for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter to face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. James and...
Oct 03, 2023
MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker in historic election
OTTAWA - A rare event in Canada's history is set to unfold today as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker. Anthony Rota stepped down from the role a week ago amid international co...
Oct 03, 2023
Cougar named WHL Rookie of the Week
PRINCE GEORGE - A big honour for Terik Parascak.The 17-year-old Prince George Cougar has been named the WHL Rookie of the Week after scoring five goals and adding two assists for seven points in just ...
Oct 03, 2023
Shoppers flee major shopping mall in Bangkok after hearing what sounds like gunshots
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of shoppers fled a major shopping mall in the center of Thailand's capital on Tuesday afternoon after what sounded like gunshots were heard inside. It was not immediately clear...
Oct 03, 2023
Armenia's parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Armenia's parliament voted Tuesday to join the International Criminal Court, a move that further strains the country's ties with its old ally Russia after the court issued an a...
Oct 03, 2023