The Canadian Press PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.–Premier John Horgan has linked the battles over two major pipeline projects through British Columbia, saying once the legal fight is over, court decisions should be respected. Horgan said Wednesday he accepts that the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has been approved by the courts after […]
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The Canadian PressJohn CotterDaniela Germano Two labour groups are calling for an independent investigation into the deaths of three Canadian Pacific Railway employees in a British Columbia train crash almost a year ago. Conductor Dylan Paradis, engineer Andrew Dockrell and trainee Daniel Waldenberger-Bulmer died last February after a two-kilometre-long runaway […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–Health authorities have communicated with most of the people who may have been in close contact with a Toronto couple who contracted the new strain of coronavirus, Toronto’s top public health official said Tuesday. Toronto medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa said the ability […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Taylor Coaching hockey still crosses Chris Beaudry’s mind. The 35-year-old Saskatchewan farmer hasn’t lost his joy of the game and loves playing recreationally. He understands hockey and knows that coaching is about more than telling players what to do-It’s about helping them become better people. He says […]
The Canadian Press ST-SAUVEUR, Que.–Quebec is expanding its deposit system to include all beverage containers, with the program getting under way by the end of 2022. The new program will cover containers ranging from 100 millilitres to 2 litres, whether they are made of plastic, glass or metal. That will […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Talks between the union that represents public elementary teachers and government negotiators began yesterday with both sides agreeing to resume bargaining today. The meeting Wednesday involving the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario was the first in more than a month. A government-appointed mediator called the two […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–The federal Conservatives want the RCMP watchdog to review the police force’s refusal to launch a criminal investigation into whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke the law by accepting family vacations on the Aga Khan’s private Caribbean island. In a letter to the Civilian Review and […]
The Canadian Press ST-SAUVEUR, Que.–Quebec is expanding its deposit system to include all beverage containers, with the program getting under way by the end of 2022. The new program will cover containers ranging from 100 millilitres to 2 litres, whether they are made of plastic, glass or metal. That will […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich MELBOURNE, Australia–Novak Djokovic was wondering, right along with everyone else, what sort of shape Roger Federer would be in for their Australian Open semifinal. At age 38, despite dealing with a painful groin muscle and coming off a draining five-setter, Federer came out just fine, it […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON–There was definitely an old-school, playoff atmosphere on display in Edmonton last night. Sean Monahan scored the shootout winner as the Calgary Flames snapped a two-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Andrew Mangiapane had a pair of goals and Elias Lindholm also scored […]
Town crews busted another snowbank along Second St. this morning. Following several significant snowfalls, the town has been working to cut back some of the taller banks, which are impeding drivers along roadways and lines of sight at intersections. -Ken Kellar photo
Physician recruiter for Riverside Healthcare, Todd Hamilton, delivered a presentation on the local doctor shortage. -Sam Odrowski photo
