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BC Transit looking to public to shape the future of the Prince George Transit System
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Transit is looking for public feedback on how Prince George Transit can better serve its riders. With one session already being held, four more will be held this week, serving as a ...
Mar 09, 2020

Impact to kick off CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal with Olimpia in Montreal
MONTREAL - Playing until the final whistle is something the Montreal Impact have had trouble doing this season. Perhaps they could could learn a lesson from their next opponents, C.D. Olimpia of Hondu...
Mar 09, 2020

CN Centre being transformed ahead of World Women's Curling Championship
The World Women's Curling Championship is set to begin this Saturday in Prince George and the CN Centre is currently in the process of being transformed for the event.Following Saturday night's Cougar...
Mar 09, 2020

SD57 Cancels school trips to Europe due to COVID-19
PRINCE GEORGE-School Districts across BC have announced the cancellations of trips abroad for spring break and Prince George is following suit.Board Chair, Tim Bennett told CKPG News that three trips ...
Mar 09, 2020

'Confused' Leafs look to regroup after ugly road trip; Rielly nearing a return
TORONTO - With the Maple Leafs' locker room closed to reporters amid concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus, players were trotted out one by one Monday to a podium in the media lounge down...
Mar 09, 2020

Big weekend in Edmonton for Hart Judo Academy
The Edmonton International Judo Tournament was held this past weekend and the Hart Judo Academy had a very successful couple of days in Alberta's capital.In total, they earned 9 golds, 2 silvers, and ...
Mar 09, 2020

Bottcher beats Dunstone in 1-2 Page playoff at Brier; Gushue advances too
KINGSTON, Ont. - Team Alberta is forcing teams to be aggressive at the Tim Hortons Brier with its remarkably steady play and consistent shotmaking. Skip Brendan Bottcher has anchored the powerhou...
Mar 09, 2020

Virus may have US sports leagues cutting locker-room access
MIAMI - The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are all weighing plans to restrict access to locker rooms as a precaution to protect players from exposure to the coronavirus, as co...
Mar 09, 2020

Zeppelin wins latest battle of the bands in `Stairway' fight
LOS ANGELES - A federal appeals court on Monday restored a jury verdict that found Led Zeppelin did not steal "Stairway to Heaven." The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco handed the ma...
Mar 09, 2020

Father, stepmother will head straight to trial in death of Quebec 7-year-old
GRANBY, Que. - The father and stepmother of a slain seven-year-old Quebec girl will head straight to trial after they waived their right to a preliminary inquiry. The pair briefly retur...
Mar 09, 2020