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Over a month of no new COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, 62 new cases in B.C.
VICTORIA- It's been over a month since the last reported case of COVID-19 in the Northern Health Region, but provincially the numbers are going up.Today (July 13) Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie...
Jul 13, 2020
Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season
TORONTO - There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice. The next step in the NHL's plan to restart a season ...
Jul 13, 2020
Development of young Cougars squad on an Upper swing
It was a year of growth for a young Prince George Cougars club last year.One player who grew immensely from his rooking campaign was forward Tyson Upper and he's hoping to continue his steady progress...
Jul 13, 2020
Bergevin doesn't see downside to NHL return experience as club returns to ice
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin abided by the code of silence imposed by the NHL, declining to comment on a report about potential positive COVID-19 cases on his...
Jul 13, 2020
Kings move Williams to Penticton
The Prince George Spruce Kings continue to be active on the trade front as they announced Monday afternoon that they have moved 2003 born forward Finlay Williams to the Penticton Vees in exchange for ...
Jul 13, 2020
Jets captain Wheeler understands anxiety around NHL's return-to-play plan
Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler understands why some NHL players might be reluctant to return to action while the world is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As 24 NHL teams opened their tr...
Jul 13, 2020
Oilers honour memory of Colby Cave prior to first practice returning to play
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice Monday, but not before taking time to remember and pay tribute to teammate Colby Cave, who died in April after suffering a brain bleed. "It's the fir...
Jul 13, 2020
'The time has come:' Manitoba mayor calls on hockey team to change name
MORDEN, Man. - Brandon Burley felt his chest tighten as news spread that Washington's National Football League team is going to change its controversial name. The mayor of Morden thinks it's the ...
Jul 13, 2020
Vanderhoof Airshow takes a new direction
VANDERHOOF - This is Vanderhoof's year to host the airshow, with it being held in Quesnel last year. But this year's event will be different. "This time around we're doing something called a regional ...
Jul 13, 2020
Quesnel River Bridge on Hwy.97 damaged, expect traffic delays
QUESNEL-UPDATED: CKPG News has learned that both lanes are now open and that traffic is moving slowly.EARLIER: Heads up if you're heading through Quesnel on Hwy.97, traffic may be delayed.According to...
Jul 13, 2020