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The Cougars hit the road for a back-to-back Alberta road trip
PRINCE GEORGE- The Cougars begin their weekend back-to-back in Alberta tonight against the Red Deer Rebels. This weekend will be the only time the cats face of against the Rebels and Oil Kings in the ...
Nov 29, 2024

UNBC students want to share sustainable ideas
PRINCE GEORGE - Every ten years or so, the City of Prince George sets out a new Official Community Plan. It's a grand scheme of future development; what kind of housing will go into what neighbourhood...
Nov 29, 2024

Nechako Watershed Roundtable sounds the alarm
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a gathering of like-minded people, all with a vested interest in the health of the Nechako Watershed. A room of civic officials, academia and First Nations. And the message off ...
Nov 29, 2024

Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026
OTTAWA - Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications. The notice was published on the Immigrat...
Nov 29, 2024

RCMP looks to redeploy 25 per cent of eastern region workforce, including to border
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's looking to redeploy up to one-quarter of its eastern region workforce to areas considered an operational priority, including to the U.S. border. U.S. president-elect Donald...
Nov 29, 2024

Scepters prepare to enter second PWHL season without MVP and top scorer Spooner
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have new jerseys, a fresh roster, a new home rink and, unfortunately, a new problem. The Professional Women's Hockey League regular-season champions begin their second y...
Nov 29, 2024

Oath to monarch now optional in the Yukon after council refuses to pledge allegiance
DAWSON CITY, Y.T. - Municipal leaders in the Yukon now have the option of taking an oath to the Constitution or to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremonies, after a new council in one communit...
Nov 29, 2024

Judge hears from ex-employees of Montreal billionaire in sex abuse lawsuit
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court justice will deliberate before deciding whether to authorize a class-action lawsuit against Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller, accused of paying minors fo...
Nov 29, 2024

Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season
MONTREAL - Marie-Philip Poulin's trophy chest is brimming with awards and medals, but there's one big piece missing now that the Professional Women's Hockey League is established. Aware she's in the l...
Nov 29, 2024

Sixth annual Tree of Lights returns
PRINCE GEORGE - The sixth annual United Way Tree of Lights returned to the Coastal Hotel. With a fundraising goal of $40,000, United Way says it's excited to get the annual fundraiser underway to cont...
Nov 29, 2024