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Bus drivers concerns being raised, public transit changes expected soon
PRINCE GEORGE - As many continue to work from home, some essential service workers do not have that ability. On Monday, a source tells CKPG seven operators for BC Transit buses in Prince George called...
Mar 25, 2020

Government announces financial aid for renters amidst COVID-19 pandemic
BRITISH COLUMBIA-The BC Government announced aid for renters amidst the COVID-19 pandemic which has displaced workers provincially and nationally as well.BC Premier John Horgan announced that renters ...
Mar 25, 2020

Health minister encourages kindness, fresh air to manage COVID-19 stress
OTTAWA - Health Minister Patty Hajdu says it is critical for Canadians to support each other if we are going to manage the impact of the intense anxiety and isolation that comes with living in th...
Mar 25, 2020

Next phase of Conservative party leadership race set to get underway
OTTAWA - The Conservative party is gearing up for the next phase of its leadership race, a contest taking place in unprecedented times. Wednesday is the deadline for candidates to get on the ballot by...
Mar 25, 2020

Timberwolves' Towns says mother hospitalized with COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother is hospitalized and in a medically-induced coma after contracting the coronavirus. Towns talked about the condition of hi...
Mar 25, 2020

NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets
The NHL's chief medical officer said Wednesday he expects the coronavirus pandemic to get worse before it gets better in North America and differences across 31 markets are likely to affect when playe...
Mar 25, 2020

UNBC announces award winners for Men's soccer team
The UNBC Athletic season is officially over and Wednesday morning the University announced their award winners for the Men's Soccer team.Kensho Ando was named the team's Most Valuable Player in his fi...
Mar 25, 2020 (photo credit to UNBC)

Blue Jays GM Atkins pitches idea of 7-inning doubleheaders
TORONTO - Seven-inning doubleheaders could be a way for big league teams to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins...
Mar 25, 2020

Canadian darts pro is self-isolation after earning his way back on tour
After winning his way back onto the pro darts tour, Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the final of the first event he competed in. But the COVID-19 outbreak has put a halt to pro darts, ...
Mar 25, 2020

Hockey gear manufacturer to switch from protecting players to medical staff
MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders. The prote...
Mar 25, 2020