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'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse
HONOLULU - "Outlander" star Sam Heughan spoke out on social media about what he calls "six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narratives" about him. The 39-year-old Scottish ac...
Apr 17, 2020
National rental subsidy needed to avoid mass evictions: advocates
OTTAWA - Housing advocates say the federal government should consider a benefit for renters to make sure COVID-19 doesn't result in a wave of evictions that renders more people homeless. They told MPs...
Apr 17, 2020
Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football
Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...
Apr 17, 2020
IIO releases report on woman who died after being taken into custody
PRINCE GEORGE- A report released by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) concludes that the Prince George RCMP acted appropriately in the arrest and custody of a woman who later died in hospita...
Apr 17, 2020 CKPG News file image.
2020 the year of the drive-in?
PRINCE GEORGE - The Park Drive-In is expected to re-open in early May. Mother Nature has not been the kindest with lots of snow but once it's cleared the theatre will be good to go. However, due to CO...
Apr 17, 2020
Son remembers 'tough lady' who died from COVID-19 in Calgary care home
CALGARY - Rita Owen died in a Calgary care home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday never knowing she'd contracted COVID-19. "At her age, I just wanted her to enjoy what time she had and not worry," ...
Apr 17, 2020
Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return
After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...
Apr 17, 2020
Masich Stadium gets new scoreboard, upgrades underway
PRINCE GEORGE-A new scoreboard is being installed at Masich Place Stadium, today (Apr.17) and renovations to the Stadium will continue through the spring.The new scoreboard features an 11 by 16 foot e...
Apr 17, 2020 Photo Courtesy: City of Prince George
Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions
Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...
Apr 17, 2020
B.C.'s COVID-19 cases have plateaued, say health officials
VICTORIA-Some good news came today out of modelling data shared by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix this morning.According to Dr. Henry we are seeing the fla...
Apr 17, 2020