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Party leaders prep for only televised debate of B.C.'s election campaign
VANCOUVER - The leaders of British Columbia's three major political parties are set to debate the key issues of this provincial election campaign to be broadcast tonight on all major TV networks. The ...
Oct 08, 2024

Current, former Public Safety Canada officials to appear at interference inquiry
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from current and former officials of Public Safety Canada. The department's deputy minister, Shawn Tupper, and a predecesso...
Oct 08, 2024

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Florida's Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton's winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling fr...
Oct 07, 2024

Mr. PG not quite on the move yet after council weighs options
PRINCE GEORGE - Moving Mr. PG to a new location was discussed at council on Monday night.In a report to council, city administration writes that "increased development on the corner of Highways 16 and...
Oct 07, 2024

Perez's homer sparks 4-run 4th inning, Royals beat Yankees 4-2 to tie ALDS
NEW YORK (AP) - Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodn, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even the...
Oct 07, 2024

Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
MONTREAL - With prayers, protests, and a heavy police presence, Canada has marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and triggered an ongoing...
Oct 07, 2024

SD57 to hold school board meeting in McBride
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57's monthly school board meeting will take place in McBride on October 8. Since covid, Superintendent Jameel Aziz says the District hasn't been able to connect with ru...
Oct 07, 2024

CHSS students find ways to give back through volunteering
PRINCE GEORGE - A group of students at College Heights Secondary School (CHSS) is determined to make a difference in our community. The Interact Club and its 45 members spend their weekends volunteeri...
Oct 07, 2024

Koehn Ziemmer sent back to Cougars
PRINCE GEORGE - A shot in the arm for the Prince George Cougars when they host the Portland Winterhawks Tuesday night (Oct.7).Koehn Ziemmer is headed back to the Prince George Cougars. The veteran for...
Oct 07, 2024

Carpenter's 3-run homer in ninth lifts gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) - Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland's All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers stunned the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 on Monday to even ...
Oct 07, 2024