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Fundraiser being held to preserve McNaught Homestead
The McNaught Homestead Preservation Society is holding its fundraising event in April. The Society was created to preserve the home of well-known local artist Euphemia McNaught.Board member Kyla Marti...
Mar 24, 2019 Facebook/McNaught Homestead Preservation Society 2016
Huskies claim second straight NWJHL title
The Fort St. John Huskies are the 2018-2019 Northwest Junior Hockey League champions, following an 8-1 thumping of the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings on Saturday, taking the title in six games.Tha...
Mar 24, 2019 Photo: Twitter / @officialNWJHL
What next? Brexit delay gives UK more time to solve crisis
BRUSSELS - Extra time has been added to the Brexit countdown clock. The European Union has granted Britain a few more weeks to overcome its political deadlock and chart a smooth road out of the bloc -...
Mar 24, 2019
Trump's Golan statement draws strong regional condemnation
DAMASCUS, Syria - From Syria to Turkey and beyond, President Donald Trump's abrupt declaration that Washington will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights drew strong c...
Mar 24, 2019
Philly chilly in September, so nude bike ride set for August
PHILADELPHIA - Naked bicyclists say they were so cold riding around Philadelphia last September that this year they'll do it in August. Organizers of the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride say they've "rid...
Mar 24, 2019
Volunteers needed at local Pregnant and Parenting Teens organization
Pregnant and Parenting Teens in the city is looking for volunteers. Melodie McCracken is the Executive Director for the organization and says they need volunteers in a few different areas."We're looki...
Mar 24, 2019
AP Exclusive: Guaido's Citgo snubs US execs in Caracas jail
BOGOTA - When the Trump administration paved the way for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido to name a new board to run the U.S. affiliate of Venezuela's state oil company, it was a rare glimmer ...
Mar 24, 2019
Statistics Canada reports pace of inflation ticked higher in February
OTTAWA - The annual pace of inflation edged higher in February as gains in most spending categories offset lower gasoline prices, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency reported the consu...
Mar 24, 2019
Cyclone death toll above 750; fighting disease new challenge
BEIRA, Mozambique - Cyclone Idai's death toll has risen above 750 in the three southern African countries hit 10 days ago by the storm, as workers restore electricity, water and try to prevent outbrea...
Mar 24, 2019
Police watchdog called in after Calgary officer allegedly shoots man
Alberta's police oversight unit has been called in after Calgary police say one of their officers shot a man yesterday.Police say they were responding to a report of an armed home invasion, and they s...
Mar 24, 2019