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Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Po...
Jun 25, 2019
The world's Indigenous speakers gather in Victoria to revitalize languages
VANCOUVER - Sto:lo Nation educator Ethel Gardner is confident that the fate of the Coast Salish language Halq'emeylem is looking up, despite its classification as critically endangered by UNESCO. "The...
Jun 25, 2019
Expanded Transit coming
PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved an enhanced transit system, come September 2020.An original presentation was made at the June 10th Council meeting, which included an additional three buses put on...
Jun 24, 2019 transit
Iran: New US sanctions permanently close road for diplomacy
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials mean the "permanent closure" of diplomacy between T...
Jun 24, 2019
Yordy Reyna, Whitecaps battle from two down for draw against Rapids
VANCOUVER - Felipe wasn't in a sentimental mood. The Whitecaps midfielder shrugged when asked about the role two of his former teammates played Saturday night in a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids. M...
Jun 24, 2019
Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched the Yankees' home run streak to a record-tying 27 games, and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 Monday night. Hicks and Stanton each hit th...
Jun 24, 2019
Women T-Wolves secure Victoria-born midfielder
The University of Northern British Columbia Women's soccer team has bolstered its lineup for the upcoming year, officially announcing the commitment of talented midfielder Kaya Oror Martin for the 201...
Jun 24, 2019
Lithgow, Bening and more stars perform Mueller report
LOS ANGELES - John Lithgow joined the growing list of actors who have taken on the role of President Donald Trump, portraying the world leader in a live reading of former special counsel Robert Muelle...
Jun 24, 2019
Three PG-based hockey players drafted to NHL
A trio of Prince George hockey players heard their names called over the weekend at the NHL entry draft. First off the board was Spruce Kings defenceman Layton Ahac, selected by Vegas in the 3rd round...
Jun 24, 2019
Role reversal for Perepeluk at PG Multi-Sport Day
People in Prince George were introduced to the world of adaptive sports this weekend. The first multi-sport day in the city had eight different sports to try out, and a familiar face to Cougars fans w...
Jun 24, 2019