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Real Estate experts say housing market "very affordable," but not everyone's convinced
PRINCE GEORGE - Community members aren't buying what the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) is selling, as the Board says "home ownership in northern British Columbia remains very affordable," des...
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moore...
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Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday's primary electi...
57m ago
Cougars feeling great heading into highly anticipated series with Winterhawks
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are off to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2007. Up next? The team's toughest opponent yet. The Portland Winterhawks. The two teams spl...
1h ago
Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say
SEATTLE (AP) - A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old ...
2h ago
Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4
When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she could...
2h ago
Litter of puppies in search of foster parents
PRINCE GEORGE-The North Cariboo BC SPCA received a mother and her puppies from animal control. Found as strays the puppies are in good health and ready to be adopted by anyone looking to add a furry f...
2h ago
Saskatchewan MP won't run again, cites Tory decision to disallow open nomination race
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament says he isn't seeking re-election because his party is not allowing an open nomination in a new riding. Gary Vidal cites the party's response to changing e...
2h ago
B.C. government to set out housing targets for 20 more communities
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has named another 20 cities and towns as priority communities for housing targets over the next five years. The government says in a statement the communitie...
2h ago
West Fraser Timber earns US$35 million in first quarter, up from loss last year
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$35 million in its first quarter, up from a loss of US$42 million a year earlier. Earnings per diluted share were 42 cents US, compared with a loss ...
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