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Kerley commits to U of C
The Northern Capitals leading scorer has found a home for next season.Over the weekend it was announced on the Capitals social media that forward Brette Kerley has officially committed to the Calgary ...
Apr 13, 2020 (photo credit to the Northern Capitals)
Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice-president. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Demo...
Apr 13, 2020
MLS and esports players face off in video game action for COVID-19 relief
TORONTO - MLS players and their esports counterparts are taking part in an esports tournament to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The eMLS Tournament Special will feature 16 teams including Toronto FC...
Apr 13, 2020
Regina man awaiting kidney transplant dies in hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
REGINA - A Regina man who was waiting for a kidney transplant has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Noble Gullacher, known by family and friends as Butch, did everything he could to stay healt...
Apr 13, 2020
Farmers, food processors to get federal funds to help foreign workers isolate
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers and food processors will get $50 million in federal funding to ensure temporary foreign workers comply with mandatory COVID-19 quarantine. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude B...
Apr 13, 2020
How to get your money back if you paid for an April parking pass at CNC
PRINCE GEORGE- The College of New Caledonia (CNC) announced at the end of March they are waiving parking fees for the next three months at all their campuses, but what if you already purchased a pass ...
Apr 13, 2020 Courtesy of CNC
Long before the UFC's Fight Island, Bodog Fight competitors battled on the beach
Should it come to fruition, the UFC's plan to stage bouts on "Fight Island" won't mark the first time an MMA organization has battled on the beaches. Former UFC star Chael Sonnen remembers fighting un...
Apr 13, 2020
RCMP want help identifying man involved in robbery with knife
PRINCE RUPERT-RCMP in Prince Rupert are asking for the public's help in finding a man who robbed a local store in Prince Rupert.On April 4 at 12:20 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery at a ...
Apr 13, 2020 Photo Courtesy of Prince Rupert RCMP
Eleven small wildfires in B.C. on Easter weekend, but most quickly doused
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service lists the fire danger rating across most of the province as low to moderate but firefighters in several regions still had a busy Easter weekend. The wildfire s...
Apr 13, 2020
Nearly 5.4 million receiving emergency federal aid as requests climb
OTTAWA - The federal government says nearly 5.4 million Canadians are now receiving emergency aid to replace incomes lost due to COVID-19. The figures this morning show 5.38 million applications have ...
Apr 13, 2020