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Provincial and federal governments provide $6.3 million for Aquatic Centre renovations
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Aquatic Centre will undergo some reparations with the help of both provincial and federal governments.The province and the federal government are contributing a total o...
Sep 03, 2020
City health and welfare focus of a report
PRINCE GEORGE - Staff health and safety is top of mind for one City Councillor.Terri McConnachie has asked staff to come back with a report on what has been done to protect City staff and what is plan...
Sep 03, 2020
Eastman hoping to move up in line-up in sophomore season
Not many players make the Western Hockey League as a 16-year-old.However, for Androssan, Alberta product Blake Eastman, he did.He got into 46 games with the Prince George Cougars in the 19-20 season a...
Sep 03, 2020
PGSO makes Fall return
PRINCE GEORGE - After being forced to cancel the last season due to the pandemic, the Prince George Symphony has decided to go ahead with a season this fall. Beginning on September 26th, there will be...
Sep 03, 2020
New Brunswick leaders spar over economy, health care in first election debate
FREDERICTON - The first debate of New Brunswick's provincial election campaign is underway in Fredericton. Progressive Conservative Leader and incumbent Premier Blaine Higgs is arguing the p...
Sep 03, 2020
Oilsands tailings ponds leaking; federal enforcement unclear: report
An international environmental watchdog says there's convincing evidence that oilsands tailings ponds are leaking. The body set up under the original North American free-trade agreement also says ...
Sep 03, 2020
Help for stressed parents
PRINCE GEORGE - "Today, our ministry and schools across BC are taking the best, and science-based, health advice and planning to have as many children as possible back in classrooms in September." Tha...
Sep 03, 2020
Mets honour Seaver with salute, jersey and dirt-smudged knee
NEW YORK - Far too young to remember Tom Seaver's glory days, Pete Alonso and the New York Mets found a perfect way to pay tribute to the greatest player in franchise history. Starting pitcher Robert ...
Sep 03, 2020
3 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 89 in B.C.
ckpgckpVANCOUVER-Three new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Northern Health region today (Sept.3).Provincially there are 89 new cases, including one epi-linked case. There are now a total...
Sep 03, 2020
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Sep 03, 2020