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B.C. officer who died in avalanche posthumously promoted to detective, funeral hears
NELSON, B.C. - The British Columbia constable who died in an avalanche last week has been posthumously promoted to detective for his dedication as an officer and commitment to improving his skills in ...
Jan 18, 2023
B.C. signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A B.C. First Nation and the province have signed what the government is calling a historic agreement towards jointly managing land, water and resource development. The agreement,...
Jan 18, 2023
Local wrestling teams ready to take on all comers at winter games
The 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games are less than a month away, and wrestlers from the Prince Albert and Northern Regions have their sights set on locking up some medals.The rosters for both Team Sask....
Jan 18, 2023
Maurice saw tough days ahead with retooled Panthers: 'It was going to be a challenge'
Paul Maurice expected some growing pains. Hired to lead the Florida Panthers - a team coming off its best-ever regular-season, but a disappointing playoff performance - the veteran head coach also kne...
Jan 18, 2023
Vancouver FC adds to roster by signing Lebanese international Gabriel Bitar
Midfielder/forward Gabriel Bitar is the seventh player to sign with expansion Vancouver FC ahead of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season. The 24-year-old from Ottawa spent last year with now-defunc...
Jan 18, 2023
Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1
Quebec's minimum wage is set to rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of May 1. Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the increase in Quebec City, saying it will benefit about 298,900 workers, including 164...
Jan 18, 2023
Ottawa, N.W.T. spend $14M in improvements to Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway
INUVIK, N.W.T. - The federal and Northwest Territories governments are together spending $14 million toward the rehabilitation of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway. They say work on the 137-kilometre hig...
Jan 18, 2023
Predators forward McCarron reinstated by NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO - Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron has been returned to available status after receiving care from the NHL and NHL Players' Association's player assistance program. McCarron entere...
Jan 18, 2023
Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it goi...
Jan 18, 2023
Commissioner recommends delaying Quebec nurse exam amid concerns over high fail rate
MONTREAL - A preliminary investigation into why more than half of candidates failed Quebec's nurse licensing exam last fall has found "concerning elements" surrounding both the exam and student prepar...
Jan 18, 2023
