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Halak contains high-flying Avalanche as Canucks win 3-1
DENVER (AP) - Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller scored 1:52 apart early in the third period, Jaroslav Halak stopped 32 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesd...
Mar 23, 2022

Ukraine president pleads for worldwide show of support
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskyy called on people worldwide to gather in public Thursday to show support for his embattled country on the one-month anniversary of the Russian ...
Mar 23, 2022

Wright scores, Karabela and Firkus shine in CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
KITCHENER, Ont. - Shane Wright scored early but his Team Red couldn't hold on to the lead, falling 3-1 to Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday. The showcase is a chanc...
Mar 23, 2022

Thousands without power in Robson Valley, Valemount
UPDATED 8:40 PM March 23:MCBRIDE- BC Hydro says thousands will be without power overnight in the Robson Valley, Valemount, and in surrounding areas along that corridor.At 3:23 pm this afternoon, one o...
Mar 23, 2022

Maple Leafs down Devils on Engvall's late short-handed winner
TORONTO - Pierre Engvall scored short-handed with 4:42 left in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Wednesday night. The winger moved in on a 2-on-1 rush with Il...
Mar 23, 2022

UNBC panel series on climate change and environment gets underway
PRINCE GEORGE - Students from the University of Northern BC are leading discussions this week on climate change and sustainability practices for BC, and more specifically Prince George.The panels are ...
Mar 23, 2022

Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at participating pharmacies for people aged 18 and over. The Health Ministry says one kit containing five rapid a...
Mar 23, 2022

The curling tradition of the chicken hat continues in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - With the World Women's Curling Championships happening in Prince George, the city has welcomed visitors from far and wide.Walking the concourse of the CN Centre, whether Canada happens...
Mar 23, 2022

Play ball: NYC to let unvaccinated athletes play home games
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star ...
Mar 23, 2022

Free rapid tests for adults 18+ now available at B.C. pharmacies
NANAIMO - Any adult in B.C. can now get a free rapid antigen COVID-19 test kit through community pharmacies. The provincial government said starting Wednesday, March 23 any B.C resident 18 years of ag...
Mar 23, 2022