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Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Wednesday the withdrawal of an extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations, bowing to one of the protesters' demands in the hope of ending the...
Sep 06, 2019
Robert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights vi...
Sep 05, 2019
Longtime McGill men's hockey coach Kelly Nobes dies at 45
MONTREAL - Kelly Nobes, the longtime McGill men's hockey coach who was named U Sports' coach of the year for the 2017-18 season, has died at age 45. The school confirmed Nobes' death Thursday in an em...
Sep 05, 2019
CKPG News: It's A Labour Of Love
From city employees who work behind the scenes to those who are artists in their own right, there are many different ways Prince George residents keep busy from 9 to 5. Join us this Labour Day for our...
Sep 05, 2019 Labour Of Love
Hurricane death toll climbs to 20 in devastated Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas - The ground crunched under Greg Alem's feet on Wednesday as he walked over the ruins of his home, laid waste by Hurricane Dorian. He touched a splintered beam of wood and pointed to...
Sep 05, 2019
Bianca Boost continues as TSN reports record US Open television audience
TORONTO - The Bianca Boost continues for Canada's sports cable networks. TSN said Thursday that an average television audience of 852,000 viewers tuned in to watch rising Canadian tennis star Bia...
Sep 05, 2019
Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener
CHICAGO - The Monsters of the Midway showed up for the NFL's season opener. They were wearing gold, green and white. In a defensive battle also marked by sloppy offence and penalties, the Packers used...
Sep 05, 2019
Meadows helps wild card-leading Rays beat Blue Jays 6-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - All-Star Austin Meadows hit his 27th homer, leading the Tampa Bay over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Thursday night and maintaining the Rays' half-game lead over Oakland for the ...
Sep 05, 2019
Cougars, HYPG partner to aid KidSport
The Cougars announced a unique partnership today aimed at creating healthy habits in our community and helping KidSport Prince George meet their goal of getting 200 local kids into organized sports. T...
Sep 05, 2019
UNBC's Victoria boys head home for TWolves vs. Vikes
As for the Men's Soccer team, they're getting set for a weekend back-to-back against the University of Victoria Vikes. The Vikes are off to a 2-win, 2-loss start to the season, after getting thumped 5...
Sep 05, 2019