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Downtown Safety Unit seizes weapons as they combat 'increase in violent crime within the City'
PRINCE GEORGE- On Sunday, February 18, The RCMP's Downtown Safety Unit executed a search warrant on the 4200-block of 22 Avenue, resulting in the seizure of a number of firearms and suspected illicit ...
Feb 26, 2024

José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Jos DeLen, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones...
Feb 26, 2024

Riley Heidt earns WHL Player of the Week
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George Cougar Centre Riley Heidt has been named WHL Player of the week following a week of winning games.On Family Day, the Cougars showcased their home ice advantage with an 8-1...
Feb 26, 2024

Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says
VANCOUVER - A report says more than 126,000 children in British Columbia lived in poverty in 2021 despite decades of policy changes, with some of the worst situations in single-parent families and on ...
Feb 26, 2024

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced that Ni...
Feb 26, 2024

Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven's two-out home...
Feb 26, 2024

Real estate association economist asks if B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble
VANCOUVER - The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and might only impac...
Feb 26, 2024

Real estate association economist asks if B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble
VANCOUVER - The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and might only impac...
Feb 26, 2024

Five things to know about Canada's proposed law to guard against online harms
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has tabled its long awaited legislation to better protect Canadians, and particularly youth, against online harms. Here are five things Bill C-63 pr...
Feb 26, 2024

Toronto says World Cup cost estimate now at $380 million, cites additional match
The City of Toronto estimates it will cost $380 million to host World Cup matches in the city, an increase of $80 million compared to a 2022 forecast partly because of the addition of another match to...
Feb 26, 2024