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Jamie Drysdale settling in with Flyers after shock trade from Ducks
TORONTO - Jamie Drysdale was in a daze as he listened to the voice on the other end of the line. California dreaming with a franchise he thought would be home for a long time, the defenceman - an offe...
Feb 16, 2024

Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in civil fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements ...
Feb 16, 2024

Top UN court rejects South African request for urgent measures to safeguard Rafah
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top UN court on Friday rejected a South African request to impose urgent measures to safeguard Rafah in the Gaza Strip, but also stressed that Israel must respect ear...
Feb 16, 2024

'Walker Rides' highlights the bond and adventures of a man and his dog
PRINCE GEORGE - Walker Rides is the story of a bond between a man and his dog, and their adventures along Highway 16, and a new video to promote travel along Route 16, showcases just how close the two...
Feb 16, 2024

Top-ranked Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi wins Grand Slam event
BAKU, Azerbaijan - Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won gold in the under-57 kilogram category Friday at a judo Grand Slam event. Deguchi won the gold medal in a walkover when her opponent, Nora Gjakov...
Feb 16, 2024

Veteran forward Meghan Agosta retires from Canadian women's hockey team
VANCOUVER - Triple Olympic gold medallist Meghan Agosta has announced her retirement from the Canadian women's hockey team. The 37-year-old forward from Ruthven, Ont., ranks sixth all-time in goals (8...
Feb 16, 2024

Prosecutors drop domestic violence charge against Boston Bruins' Milan Lucic
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors dropped a domestic violence charge against Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic on Friday, saying the decision by his wife to invoke marital privilege made it impossible for the...
Feb 16, 2024

Winning lottery ticket purchased in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - If you bought a lottery ticket it's time to check your numbers.According to Playnow.com, saying yes to the Extra in the Daily Grand Draw Thursday, netted a lucky person $500,000. Those...
Feb 16, 2024

Prosecutors drop domestic violence charge against Boston Bruins' Milan Lucic
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors dropped a domestic violence charge against Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic on Friday, saying the decision by his wife to invoke marital privilege made it impossible for the...
Feb 16, 2024

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Two juveniles have been charged with crimes connected to the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday. A news release from the Jackson Coun...
Feb 16, 2024