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Brady leaving New England, Brees staying put in New Orleans
The unimaginable has happened to Patriots fans: Tom Brady is moving on. The predictable has occurred for Saints fans: Drew Brees is staying put. No matter what else happens in NFL free agency on Tuesd...
Mar 17, 2020
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senators were th...
Mar 17, 2020
"Business as usual" for 1st Responders
PRINCE GEORGE - For local First Responders, it's business as usual, despite the pandemic.The RCMP's front counter has been shut down, which means things like fingerprint and criminal record checks are...
Mar 17, 2020
As pandemic turns politics inside out, questions swirl around Democratic race
WASHINGTON - Movie theatres are shuttered, schools and universities unnervingly quiet, businesses and borders are turning people away and North America is bracing for the worst as the urgenc...
Mar 17, 2020
Province declares public health emergency due to COVID-19
VICTORIA - The provincial government has declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. There are 83 new cases in B.C., 2 more in the northern Health region, and three more deaths...
Mar 17, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press
PG Dome closed until further notice.
It is amazing how 48 hours can change everything.Just two days ago the PG Dome was hosting their 4th annual World Cup tournament featuring 12 teams across 2 divisions.Two days later and the Dome is of...
Mar 17, 2020
COVID-19 prompts postponement of Northern FanCon
PRINCE GEORGE - The COVID-19 outbreak has forced the postponement of Northern FanCon.It was schedule to take place from May 8-10 but now it will take place from September 25-27.Founder Norm Coyne says...
Mar 17, 2020
Russian author, political activist Limonov dies at 77
MOSCOW - Eduard Limonov, a Russian author and political activist known for his poignant and controversial writings, died on Tuesday. He was 77. Limonov's death was announced by the Other Russia politi...
Mar 17, 2020
Esper: Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the Pentagon will provide 5 million respirator masks and 2,000 specialized ventilators to federal heath authorities to help in the response ...
Mar 17, 2020
K-12 classes suspended in B.C. amidst COVID-19 crisis
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says public schools in B.C. will be suspended after the two-week spring break ends next Friday. The closures will last until further notice. Horgan made the announcement...
Mar 17, 2020