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Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown
LONDON - So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu. With little fuss and not much fanfare, Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a h...
Jan 31, 2020
SOUND OFF: Horgan's northern B.C. tour little more than a photo op
THIS MONTH, Premier John Horgan made his way up to Prince George and nearby communities in what was his first tour of northern B.C. since he assumed the role of premier two-and-a-half years ago. As a ...
Jan 31, 2020 Image Credit: CKPG Today
Senate committee urges renewed suspension for Ontario Sen. Lynn Beyak
OTTAWA - The Senate ethics committee is recommending that Sen. Lynn Beyak be suspended again without pay. Beyak's colleagues ousted her from the upper chamber temporarily last spring after c...
Jan 31, 2020
Canada captain Christine Sinclair breaks world scoring record with goal No. 185
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring for the second time against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Wome...
Jan 31, 2020
Kamloops council won't lease out Stuart Wood School until agreement reached with TIB
KAMLOOPS - Stuart Wood Elementary will not be leased out until the City of Kamloops reaches an agreement with Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS).That's according to a decision from a closed council meeting...
Jan 31, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Indigenous young people file complaints after Victoria police arrests
VICTORIA - British Columbia's police complaints commissioner says it has received several complaints about use of force by Victoria police during the arrests of young Indigenous protesters inside a ca...
Jan 31, 2020
Fed chair sees China virus as possible risk to world economy
WASHINGTON - Just as the outlook for the global economy had been brightening in recent months, a new threat has suddenly emerged in the form of the viral outbreak in China. That was the cautionary mes...
Jan 31, 2020
Documentary shows legal battle over authenticity of alleged fake Morrisseau piece
A long legal battle over the authenticity of a painting purportedly by the renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau will have "ripple effects" on how people buy and sell art in Canada, t...
Jan 31, 2020
Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros. The team announced the hiring on Wednesday and said Baker will be introduced in Houston on Thursday. The ...
Jan 31, 2020
Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020
