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B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling
COQUITLAM, B.C. - An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third party security company of racial profiling and racism after they say he was singled out...
Oct 01, 2024

A plane carrying Brazil's president back home returns to Mexico City due to a technical problem
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's air force said Tuesday that the airplane carrying Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva experienced a technical problem after leaving Mexico City and will return to th...
Oct 01, 2024

New flag adorns City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - A special flag was raised at City Hall this morning.October is Community Living Month and AimHi is the largest provider of that care in Prince George. As such, a new flag was raised at...
Oct 01, 2024

It's National Seniors Day!
PRINCE GEORGE - It was another busy lunch hour at the Elder Citizens' Recreation Centre, where a hearty meal is served up daily at an affordable cost. And that is one of the issues seniors express the...
Oct 01, 2024

Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
HOUSTON (AP) - Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Se...
Oct 01, 2024

Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comment about chemtrails doesn't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province. Spokeswoman Savanna...
Oct 01, 2024

Violent attack on girl captured on video in Kelowna, B.C., RCMP investigating
KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in Kelowna, B.C., say they're investigating a violent attack on a girl that was captured on video on Friday night. RCMP say they are "reviewing very clear and detailed video of ...
Oct 01, 2024

Canadian men edge Nepal with three balls remaining in T20 cricket match
KING CITY, Ont. - Former captain Saad Bin Zafar scored 33 not out Tuesday to lead Canada to a four-wicket win over Nepal in a T20 cricket match. After Nepal scored 139 for six in its 20 overs, the Can...
Oct 01, 2024

Canadian government not ordering Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is not providing Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season, citing low demand. It says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of ...
Oct 01, 2024

Toronto FC needs two wins and likely help from elsewhere to make MLS playoffs
TORONTO - With just two regular-season games remaining, Toronto FC sits on the MLS playoff bubble with no margin of error. Even two wins may not be enough to return to the post-season for the first ti...
Oct 01, 2024