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Prime Minister tells Quebec farmers government working on targeted inflation aid
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at how it can provide targeted aid to farmers who are struggling with inflation. Trudeau, who made the comments a...
Feb 22, 2023

Canada downs Puerto Rico to secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup
GUATEMALA CITY - Canada booked its ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win Wednesday over Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship. Kyler Vojvodic, Antoine...
Feb 22, 2023

Forum discussion of future of forestry sector being held next Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE - The future of forestry is going to be discussed at a forum next week and a group of speakers will be looking at how to increase sustainability and maximize job potential in the industr...
Feb 22, 2023

Former B.C. NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark to resign Vancouver seat, cites health
VICTORIA - Melanie Mark, a former New Democrat cabinet minister, wiped away tears Wednesday as she gave what was likely her final speech in the British Columbia legislature. She held an eagle feather ...
Feb 22, 2023

Canadian women pay for defensive errors in 3-0 loss to Japan at SheBelieves Cup
FRISCO, Texas - Canada, paying for defensive errors, lost 3-0 to Japan in its final outing at the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday. Playing under the cloud of a labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the sixt...
Feb 22, 2023

Malaspina Elementary takes Pink Shirt Day seriously
PRINCE GEORGE - Six young ladies are all members of the leadership class at Malaspina Elementary School, where anti-bullying efforts have gone well-beyond Pink Shirt Day. It's a month-long affair. One...
Feb 22, 2023

Wanted Man: Troy Eugene Danial McCafferty
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is requesting the public's help in locating a wanted person.Troy Eugene Danial McCafferty, 50 years old, is wanted for robbery, assault, and two counts of failure to...
Feb 22, 2023

Google blocking news content for some Canadians in response to government bill
OTTAWA - A spokesman for Google says the tech company is blocking some Canadian users from viewing news content in response to the Liberal government's online news bill. The proposed Online News Act, ...
Feb 22, 2023

Shoot to Win and Guaranteed 50/50 Jackpot for Sirens Cup Doubleheader
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have announced another Shoot to Win Promotion and Guaranteed $5,000 50/50 Jackpot on Saturday, February 25 as part of the Sirens Cup Doubleheader.The pro...
Feb 22, 2023

Detective: Sailor grabbed gun barrel to end Club Q shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The 22-year-old accused of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs in November ran a neo-Nazi website and used gay and racial slurs ...
Feb 22, 2023