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Prince George school being recognized for innovative approach to education
PRINCE GEORGE - Ron Brent Elementary School recently presented to the BC School Trustees Association about its innovative approach to education. With a focus on collaboration between all levels of sch...
Dec 06, 2024

Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by taking men's downhill, Canada's Crawford fourth
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - Justin Murisier of Switzerland claimed his first World Cup victory by beating his stellar teammate Marco Odermatt in the opening men's downhill race of the World Cup season ...
Dec 06, 2024

Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance
GRENOBLE - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have an uphill climb at the ISU Grand Prix Final. Toronto's Gilles and Poirier, from Unionville, Ont., finished last out of six teams in F...
Dec 06, 2024

RCMP Victim Services needs volunteers. Badly
PRINCE GEORGE - "I can say ballpark. We average about 100 new clients every month." That is Aralee Hryciuk, the Coordinator for RCMP Victim Services in Prince George. It's a daunting number for the vo...
Dec 06, 2024

Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France
PARIS (CP-AP) - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-o...
Dec 06, 2024

B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash
VICTORIA - The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed a university student and hurt t...
Dec 06, 2024

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Burkina Faso's ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the natio...
Dec 06, 2024

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair retired but still making a difference
Christine Sinclair may be retired from playing soccer but she continues to make a difference in the game. On Saturday, the former Canada captain - and now part owner of the new Northern Super League's...
Dec 06, 2024

Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are locking up quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year extension. The CFL team says the two sides have agreed to terms on a deal that runs through the 2027 season. The 26-yea...
Dec 06, 2024

Police close Highway 97 in Okanagan for an assault investigation
KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have closed Highway 97 to all traffic while officers investigate an assault. Police say the attack happened in the early morning hours on Friday. They h...
Dec 06, 2024