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Marino makes first round of Australian Open while Diallo is eliminated on men's side
MELBOURNE, Australia - Rebecca Marino has advanced past fellow Canadian Katherine Sebov in qualifying to make the first round of the Australian Open. Marino has played in the Australian Open main draw...
Jan 11, 2024
B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer
NELSON, B.C. - A B.C. man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of an off-duty Abbotsford police officer. B.C. prosecutors say Alex Willness rec...
Jan 11, 2024
Blackwood's heroics help Sharks beat Canadiens 3-2 to snap 12-game losing streak
MONTREAL - Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 33 shots, and the last-place San Jose Sharks snapped a 12-game losing streak by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night at the Bell Centre. Luke K...
Jan 11, 2024
B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer
NELSON, B.C. - A B.C. man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of an off-duty Abbotsford police officer. B.C. prosecutors say Alex Willness rec...
Jan 11, 2024
Blue Jays sign Kirk, Romano and nine others to avoid arbitration
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024. Romano, of Markham, Ont., was eligible for arbitr...
Jan 11, 2024
Cougars Kmec & Becher return to team after successful World Juniors tournament
PRINCE GEORGE - Although it wasn't with Team Canada, two Prince George Cougars represented their country at the 2024 World Juniors tournament. Ondrej Becher for Team Czchia and Villiam Kmec for Team S...
Jan 11, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Vancouver festival cancels play 'The Runner' over Middle East tension
VANCOUVER - Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war. A statement ...
Jan 11, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Vancouver festival cancels play 'The Runner' over Middle East tension
VANCOUVER - Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war. A statement ...
Jan 11, 2024
Hart Ski Hill and Caledonia Nordic Ski Centre closed this Friday
PRINCE GEORGE-First it was a lack of snow and now it's the cold weather. Hart Ski Hill and the Caledonia Nordic Ski Centre will be closed until Saturday (January 13).While the Caledonia Nordic Ski Cen...
Jan 11, 2024
Banning cellphones in classrooms: not as clearcut as you may think
PRINCE GEORGE - With students back in classrooms this week, BC United has doubled down on its calls to ban cellphone usage in K-12 classrooms."Despite mounting evidence highlighting the negative impac...
Jan 11, 2024