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Newly named head coach Robin Fraser's first-team staff taking shape at Toronto FC
TORONTO - Incumbent goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy will be returning under new Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser. General manager Jason Hernandez said there are two new assistant coaches but declined to id...
Jan 15, 2025

Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a "tech-industrial complex" tha...
Jan 15, 2025

More than $1 million found in efficiencies by City of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George's Continuous Improvement program reported more than $1 million in efficiences were implemented in 2024.A screenshot of the City's presentation, detailing some...
Jan 15, 2025

Layoffs begin at CNC
PRINCE GEORGE - An unfortunate but expected round of layoffs has occurred at the College of New Caledona (CNC). CKPG News learned that at least two people in administrative positions have been laid of...
Jan 15, 2025

Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list
VANCOUVER - The professional association for B.C. bylaw workers says among its top 10 "interesting" calls received last year included a resident complaining about a neighbour "purposefully" flatulatin...
Jan 15, 2025

Israel-Hamas ceasefire welcomed but protests in Canada will not stop, groups say
Pro-Palestinian groups in Canada say a newly negotiated ceasefire deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip will not end their regular demonstrations in cities like Toronto, while a nationa...
Jan 15, 2025

Vandalism is out of control in downtown PG according to local businesses
PRINCE GEORGE- What is the Breaking point for businesses in downtown Prince George? That is the question some of them have after another bout of crime since Christmas, including smashed store fronts a...
Jan 15, 2025

Rio Tinto supports UNBC research
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia and Rio Tinto have expanded a partnership to advance vital research into the impacts of climate change on water security and freshwater fish...
Jan 15, 2025

Walmart Canada says underweight meat problem fixed by B.C. supplier
VANCOUVER - Walmart Canada says a third-party supplier that weighed and labelled meat products for its Richmond, B.C., store took immediate "corrective action" when it was made aware some products wer...
Jan 15, 2025

Walmart Canada says underweight meat problem fixed by B.C. supplier
VANCOUVER - Walmart Canada says a third-party supplier that weighed and labelled meat products for its Richmond, B.C., store took immediate "corrective action" when it was made aware some products wer...
Jan 15, 2025