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British Columbia makes history covering all prescribed contraception
PRINCE GEORGE- The province made history during the provincial budget.Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced just a few weeks ago that PharmaCare would cover all prescribed contraception as of Apri...
Mar 15, 2023
Storms end Southern California water restrictions for 7M
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California's 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as w...
Mar 15, 2023
Canada eliminated after pool play at World Baseball Classic with 10-3 loss to Mexico
PHOENIX - Randy Arozarena had two doubles and drove in five runs, Rowdy Tellez added a two-run single and solo homer, and Mexico beat Canada 10-3 Wednesday to earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the W...
Mar 15, 2023
Council receives housing report
PRINCE GEORGE - With all the housing construction in recent years, one wouldn't think there are any housing needs in this community. But there are. "With our demographic changes, aging population need...
Mar 15, 2023
Main runway at YXS nearing end of its lifespan
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport is a vital transportation link for our community and the north but a piece of it's critical infrastructure is nearing the end of its life.The Prince George ai...
Mar 15, 2023
Seoul: North Korea fires another missile toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Thursday, South Korean officials said, the third such weapons test this week. South Korea's Joint Chi...
Mar 15, 2023
With national playdowns complete, expect some tinkering on domestic curling scene
Ryan Fry's decision to step back from the competitive game could be the first domino to fall in what's shaping up to be an intriguing spring on the domestic curling scene. Changes are coming on the hi...
Mar 15, 2023
Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.'s TransLink from potential 'death spiral'
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what officials say is a feared "death spiral" sparked in part by the COVID-19 pand...
Mar 15, 2023
Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt claims World Cup silver
LILLEHAMMER, Norway - Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt added to her season's medal haul with a World Cup silver in large hill competition Wednesday. Winner of a world championship in large hill ...
Mar 15, 2023
Canada women's rugby team returns to action after fourth-place finish at World Cup
Captain Sophie de Goede and hooker Emily Tuttosi, both named to World Rugby's 15s Dream Team of the Year in 2022, will lead Canada in test matches against South Africa and the United States. The games...
Mar 15, 2023