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RCMP seek help in locating missing senior
PRINCE GEORGE - If you've seen 72-year-old Mario Carmelo Fata, the Prince George RCMP would love to hear from you.Fata's family last saw him on July 8 and he has not been heard or seen from since. His...
Jul 13, 2022

To Your Health: Stretching
PRINCE GEORGE-An everyday activity for some people, an afterthought for others."Stretching should be something that people do mindfully every day if they can. It doesn't have to be for very long. It d...
Jul 13, 2022

Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...
Jul 13, 2022

Chilcotin region upgraded to flood watch
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - While the flood risk is decreasing in much of the B.C. Interior, it has not completely disappeared.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has issued a flood watch for the Chilcot...
Jul 13, 2022

Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022

Habs sign top pick Slafkovsky to entry-level deal, add depth in free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens locked up first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and beefed up their depth with one-year contracts as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The Canadiens announced a three-y...
Jul 13, 2022

Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship
After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...
Jul 13, 2022

Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?
Canada's provinces are taking differing approaches to rolling out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and B...
Jul 13, 2022

University of B.C. president Santa Ono named as president at U. of Michigan
VANCOUVER - University of British Columbia president and vice-chancellor Santa Ono is leaving his post, and Canada, to become president of the University of Michigan. A board at that university voted ...
Jul 13, 2022