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Cougars kept scoreless for second-straight game; lose to Vancouver 4-0
LANGLEY -- For the second consecutive night, the Prince George Cougars were held off of the scoreboard, as they were blanked 4-0 by the Vancouver Giants Saturday at the Langley Events Centre.Following...
Nov 17, 2019
Rowing Canada, university investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse
VANCOUVER - Lily Copeland felt she had found her purpose in life when she joined the University of Victoria rowing team. As a coxswain, she steered the boat and co-ordinated the rhythm of the team, ap...
Nov 17, 2019
Ousted ambassador says she felt intimidated by Trump attacks
WASHINGTON - In chilling detail, ousted U.S. Ambassador to the Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch described to Trump impeachment investigators Friday how she felt threatened upon learning that President Donald...
Nov 17, 2019
Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season
CLEVELAND - Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn't saying when the star defensive end will play again. He was suspended for at least the rest of the regular ...
Nov 17, 2019
Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season
CLEVELAND - Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn't saying when the star defensive end will play again. He was suspended for at least the rest of the regular ...
Nov 17, 2019
California school shooter dies with motive a mystery
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A 16-year-old boy who killed two students and wounded three others at his Southern California high school before turning a gun on himself died Friday without investigators disc...
Nov 17, 2019
Highway 97 experiencing flooding north of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE -- Drive BC is reporting that Highway 97 is experiencing flooding conditions.Approximately 25 kilometres north of Prince George, the impacted stretch of highway is said to be between Nor...
Nov 17, 2019 Site of Highway 97 flooding. (Courtesy of Drive BC, Google Maps)
New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8
MONTREAL - The third case of severe lung illness related to vaping has been confirmed in Quebec, the province's Health Department said Friday. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said the&nbs...
Nov 17, 2019
Closing arguments begin in B.C. case launched in 2009 over private health care
VANCOUVER - A framed iconic photo in Dr. Brian Day's office shows Muhammad Ali raising a triumphant gloved hand as he stares down at his opponent splayed on the mat after a first-round ...
Nov 17, 2019
Canadian men will play Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Victoria
Hosting an Olympic qualifying tournament for men's basketball was simply too good an opportunity for Glen Grunwald to pass up. The Canada Basketball CEO thinks it's a win-win situation as it was annou...
Nov 17, 2019