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Province announces new energy 'framework' on heels of LNG facility approval
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says it's rolling out a new framework for approving oil and gas projects that will ensure the province meets its emissions targets in the coming decades. Pr...
Mar 14, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps control destiny heading into Honduras
VANCOUVER - Despite tough travel and punishing weather, the Vancouver Whitecaps know they have the upper hand as they prepare for CONCACAF Champions League play this week. The team also knows it has t...
Mar 14, 2023

Inter reaches Champions League QF after 0-0 draw at Porto
PORTO, Portugal (AP) - Heroic defending and the woodwork helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade. Inter managed a 0-0 draw at Porto on Tues...
Mar 14, 2023

Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police
FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. - Alberta RCMP are investigating after a man was injured during an interaction with police in the Northwest Territories. RCMP in the territory say they responded Monday morning ...
Mar 14, 2023

Family and friends of late Dale Culver gather on Courthouse steps, as RCMP Misconduct trial delayed until May
PRINCE GEORGE - The heartbeat of traditional drumming echoed off the concrete of downtown Prince George and smoke swirled off a burning smudge stick, as Dale culver's family and their supporters stood...
Mar 14, 2023

Healthcare system still under extreme stress, as rural ER closures and staff shortages continue
PRINCE GEORGE - BC's healthcare system has been under extreme stress and pressure ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and three years afterwards, the situation is not getting any better.At the beg...
Mar 14, 2023

$3.28-billion Indigenous-led LNG project gets B.C. environmental certificate
VICTORIA - The Haisla First Nation on British Columbia's northern coast has been granted a provincial environmental assessment certificate for a floating liquefied natural gas facility. The B.C. gover...
Mar 14, 2023

MP Yasir Naqvi drops parliamentary role in possible provincial Liberal leadership bid
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi has stepped down from his role as a parliamentary secretary in order to possibly run for leadership of the provincial Liberals. Naqvi will continue to hold his Ottawa C...
Mar 14, 2023

Toronto FC pick up Whitecaps defender Gutierrez off waivers
A former Vancouver Whitecaps defender has found a new home with Toronto FC. The 'Caps announced Tuesday they had placed Cristian Gutierrez on waivers and he was picked up by Toronto. Gutierrez, 26, sp...
Mar 14, 2023

Groups alleged to be operating as Chinese police station offer co-operation with RCMP
MONTREAL - Two Quebec community groups that are under investigation for allegedly operating as secret police stations for the Chinese government say they want to co-operate with authorities. In a stat...
Mar 14, 2023