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Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally
BANGKOK - Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected. The strong open followed an overnight rally on Wall Street powered by buying of A...
Apr 16, 2020
Crews make progress on uncontrolled wildfire north of Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service says crews are making good progress on a ground fire that's so far charred one square kilometre of bush and trees in the Upper Squamish Valley. Marg Drysdale, ...
Apr 16, 2020
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health
VICTORIA - Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia over the past 24 hours, including two new cases in Northern Health.That brings the total number of people diagnosed in B.C. to 1,575. 983 ...
Apr 16, 2020
Cariboo Regional District warns residents to get ready for flooding
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is asking residents to prepare their properties for flooding, and says high water is already taking a toll on some areas.In a news release, th...
Apr 16, 2020 Photo courtesy CFJC Today
Graduation may be delayed in District 57 schools
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a rite of passage for every young high school student. Graduation. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. There may not be a ceremony in June after all. It's a heartbre...
Apr 16, 2020
Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...
Apr 16, 2020
Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says front office and players staying connected
Like many workplaces in the COVID-19 era, the Toronto Blue Jays have used regular Zoom video calls to stay connected during the pandemic. Manager Charlie Montoyo recently offered a chan...
Apr 16, 2020
Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...
Apr 16, 2020
Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager
CALGARY - The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome makes Brad Treliving shudder. The Flames general manager says he and the players would accept that scenari...
Apr 16, 2020
Less youth smoking cannabis in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE - A recent report from the McCreary Centre Society indicates less youth in BC are using cannabis now than 15 years ago. Additionally, the northern region was the only one to also see a d...
Apr 16, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press