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McConnell offers Dems short-term debt fix amid standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) - Edging back from a perilous standoff, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday told Democrats he would allow an emergency debt limit extension into December, offering a ...
Oct 06, 2021

PG RCMP execute downtown drug bust
PRINCE GEORGE - Local Mounties recently seized over $30,000 in illicit drugs and cash.The Downtown Safety Unit made the bust on Sept.24 while on routine patrol on the 1500 block of Victoria Street.Pri...
Oct 06, 2021

White House says Biden, Xi expected to meet virtually
ZURICH (AP) - President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual working meeting before year's end, according to a senior Biden administration official. The agreement for...
Oct 06, 2021

Price likely to miss start of NHL season as he recovers from illness, surgery
Montreal coach Dominique Ducharme says he does not expect Carey Price to practise before the start of the regular season, making it unlikely the superstar goaltender will be ready for the Canadiens' s...
Oct 06, 2021

Blackhawks place Brett Connolly on waivers
PRINCE GEORGE - The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Brett Connolly on waivers.Head coach Jeremy Colliton confirmed the release of the former Prince George Cougar on Tuesday. In 10 games with th...
Oct 06, 2021

New B.C. training program for commercial truckers boosts skills, safety: ministry
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says truck drivers will be safer and more skilled once they have completed the province's new mandatory entry-level training program. The Ministry of Transpo...
Oct 06, 2021

Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup
Liam Millar has already made a mark at Liverpool. Now the 22-year-old Canadian winger is looking to blaze a trail in Switzerland with FC Basel. Millar and Basel lead the Swiss Super League at 5-0-4 an...
Oct 06, 2021

VIDEO: Large overnight structure fire causes extensive damage
LANTZVILLE - Multiple buildings and vehicles were either destroyed or sustained significant damage after a large structure fire broke out across two properties in upper Lantzville.A call for help was ...
Oct 06, 2021

COVID-19 exposure at Heritage Elementary
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health is reporting a COVID-19 exposure event at Heritage Elementary. According to the health authority, the exposure date was September 27.. Northern Health says there was an...
Oct 06, 2021

Trudeau says Tofino trip on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation a 'mistake'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he regrets the mistake of travelling to British Columbia to join his vacationing family on a day meant to honour Indigenous survivors of Canada's residentia...
Oct 06, 2021