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NDP promises money for youth programs to help prevent organized crime
SURREY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says A New Democrat government would create a $100-million fund dedicated to helping keep young people out of gangs. Singh says it's part of his plan to ta...
Sep 29, 2019

Spruce Kings blanked at home by Smoke Eaters
The Prince George Spruce Kings wrapped up their brief two-game homestand Saturday night as they hosted the Trail Smoke Eaters.Coming off an impressive 8-2 win Friday against Alberni Valley, the Spruce...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to Vicki Brown)

Split no more, Spider-Man gets another swing with Marvel
LOS ANGELES - Spider-Man won't be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon. After a public fallout last month, Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios have found a way to wor...
Sep 29, 2019

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews tries to focus on hockey during tough week
TORONTO - Auston Matthews was in his element - on the ice with teammates. It's one of the few places he's been able to escape the most turbulent week of his young career. The star ...
Sep 29, 2019

UNBC Women's soccer team shutout in Kelowna
The UNBC Timberwolves women's soccer team played their first game of the weekend Saturday afternoon in Kelowna against UBCO.UBCO would score the lone goal of the season and their first goal of the sea...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to UNBCAthletics Twitter account)

Singh vows to protect coast, attends climate strike rally at B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh didn't get to meet world-renowned climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, but he did shake hands and pose for selfies with many committed young climate activists at...
Sep 29, 2019

Canadian artist's sculpture of refugees unveiled by Pope Francis in Vatican City
VATICAN CITY - A Canadian artist's sculpture has been unveiled in St. Peter's Square by Pope Francis as part of a Mass for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees. The work in bronze and clay&nbs...
Sep 29, 2019

Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown secure 100-metre semifinal spots at worlds
DOHA, Qatar - Canadians Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown have advanced to the semifinals in the men's 100 metres at the world track and field championships. De Grasse, a three-time Olympic medallist&nb...
Sep 29, 2019

Roughriders cement CFL playoff berth with 41-16 road victory over Argonauts
TORONTO - Now the real fun begins for Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fajardo threw three TD passes and ran for another as Saskatchewan (9-4) clinched a playoff...
Sep 29, 2019

Minor Midget AAA Cougars drop season opener
The Minor Midget AAA Cougars opened their 2019-2020 season Saturday as they welcomed the Okanagan Rockets to Kin 2.Unfortunately for the home side, it wasn't the result they would have liked to start ...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to the Cariboo Cougars Minor Midget AAA team Twitter)