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Canadians continue to spend more than they earn
Second-quarter numbers are out from Statistics Canada when it comes to debt in the Country, and despite the actual number going down slightly during that time frame, Canadians continue to spend more t...
Sep 14, 2019
Cougars look to close out pre-season on winning note
The exhibition schedule hasn't been too kind to the Prince George Cougars.The club goes into their final pre-season game Saturday afternoon with an 0-4 record during exhibition play.However, the resul...
Sep 14, 2019
Women's Hall of Fame to induct Justice Sotomayor, Jane Fonda
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actress Jane Fonda and attorney Gloria Allred are among the latest inductees at the National Women's Hall of Fame. The Class of 2019 being inducted Saturday...
Sep 14, 2019
Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended 3 games by NHL
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for ...
Sep 14, 2019
Defenceman Josh Morrissey signs eight-year extension with Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - Josh Morrissey is exactly where he wants to be. The Winnipeg Jets announced Thursday the defenceman has signed an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension, one day before the start of t...
Sep 14, 2019
White House says bin Laden son killed in US operation
WASHINGTON - The White House announced Saturday that Hamza bin Laden , the son of the late al-Qaida leader who had become an increasingly prominent figure in the terrorist organization, was killed in ...
Sep 14, 2019
T-Wolves men's soccer team hands Mount Royal first loss of the season
Despite the cold and wet conditions, the UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer club hosted Mount Royal in a thrilling contest at Manich Stadium Friday night.With more than 600 fans braving the conditions, th...
Sep 14, 2019 (photo credit to Rich Abney)
Glen Assoun to receive initial compensation payment for wrongful murder conviction
HALIFAX - A Halifax man will receive interim compensation from the federal and provincial governments after spending almost 17 years in prison as the result of a wrongful conv...
Sep 14, 2019
Spruce Kings claw out first win of the season against Grizzlies
The third time was the charm for the Prince George Spruce Kings Friday night as they picked up their first win of the season with a 6-1 win over the Victoria Grizzlies.A four-goal first period got the...
Sep 14, 2019
Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named alternate captains for Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season. The Senators made the announcement Thursday as...
Sep 14, 2019