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B.C., federal government working to save Fraser River stocks after rock slide
VICTORIA - The federal and British Columbia governments have made a joint commitment to do everything possible to make sure chinook, steelhead, coho and sockeye are able to reach their spawning g...
Jul 19, 2019
Slumping Vancouver Whitecaps search for fresh start against San Jose Earthquakes
VANCOUVER - Coach Marc Dos Santos is facing another tough task - turning around a Vancouver Whitecaps club that's melting down mid-season. The 'Caps are winless in their last seven Major Lea...
Jul 19, 2019
Service resuming after 7 New York City subway lines stopped
NEW YORK - About a third of New York City's subway lines were suspended for more than an hour during a busy, hot Friday evening commute, stranding some passengers underground and sending others search...
Jul 19, 2019
People need to remain aware of gambling risks, despite recent wins in the city
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George's Marlyne Dumoulin had a super lucky win at Treasure Cove Casino on July 13, winning just over $2.1 million on a slot machine.People in the community are excited, but desp...
Jul 19, 2019
Mackenzie at a loss over mill closure
MACKENZIE - Reaction to the most recent announcement of mill closures from Canfor has been swift. For the Forests Critic, this laundry list of curtailments and closures across the province is reminisc...
Jul 19, 2019
Court deals major blow to hydropower transmission line
The New Hampshire Supreme Court dealt a possibly fatal blow Friday to plans for a hydropower transmission line that has raised concerns among communities and environmentalists that it would harm touri...
Jul 19, 2019
Kings' Maglio leaves for WHL
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings made a big announcement Friday, July 19.Head Coach Adam Maglio has accepted a job with the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs as an Associate Coach. M...
Jul 19, 2019
Common Tansy slated for noxious weed status
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has agreed to move ahead with having Common Tansy declared a noxious weed. "Tansy is a perennial that spreads rapidly, especially along our ...
Jul 19, 2019 Common Tansy
Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for reset against BC Lions after bye week
REGINA - It appears the bye week came at the right time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After a disappointing 37-10 loss to the Calgary Stampeders on July 6, the Riders found had Week 6 of the CFL s...
Jul 19, 2019
Ranson's unique donut debuts for Special Olympics annual Global Day of Inclusion
Every time Tori Ranson attends practice for one of her five Special Olympics teams she's treated like a conquering hero. Ranson, a 26-year-old athlete from Milton, Ont., had her design selected for a ...
Jul 19, 2019