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One year later most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says
OTTAWA - Canada's $1.6-billion bailout package for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what. Almost $1 billion of ...
Nov 15, 2019

Toronto FC says it is moving quickly to keep captain Michael Bradley in-house
TORONTO - After a season of silence on Michael Bradley's contract, Toronto FC is looking to move fast to ensure its influential captain stays put. Both Bradley and the Toronto front office refuse...
Nov 15, 2019

Canadian men will play Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Victoria
The Canadian men's basketball team will play its Olympic qualifying tournament in Victoria, B.C., in June. Canada must win the six-team tournament, June 23-28, to earn a berth for Tokyo.&nbs...
Nov 15, 2019

Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019

Officials looking for motive in California school shooting
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Investigators worked to figure out why a boy known as a "regular kid" opened fire outside a Southern California high school on his 16th birthday, killing two students and wound...
Nov 15, 2019

Ousted ambassador felt threat; Trump assails her anew
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch provided chilling detail in Trump impeachment hearings Friday of the threat she felt upon suddenly being ousted from her post and learning...
Nov 15, 2019

Everybody eats in Fort St. James
FORT ST. JAMES - For students at Fort St. James Secondary, the start of the school day is a little different. For the past eight years, these students have started a little earlier so they can provide...
Nov 15, 2019

Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019

New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department is confirming the province's third case of severe lung illness related to vaping. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said today the latest cas...
Nov 15, 2019

Water main break at 3rd and Victoria
UPDATE: The section of 3rd Avenue between Victoria Street and Brunswick Street has reopened to vehicular traffic.PRINCE GEORGE - A water main break has City of Prince George crews busy.The break occur...
Nov 15, 2019 Photo courtesy City of Prince George