Author Archives:
China derecognizes British National Overseas passport
BEIJING - China said Friday it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document or form of identification amid a bitter feud with London over a plan to allow ...
Jan 29, 2021
Romanian authorities say fire at key hospital kills 4
BUCHAREST, Romania - Authorities in Romania say a fire at a key hospital in Bucharest that also treats COVID-19 patients has killed at least four people and injured others. The fire broke out early Fr...
Jan 28, 2021
Matthews scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Oilers to extend win streak
EDMONTON - Auston Matthews scored the winner on a third-period power play Thursday as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.Jason Spezza, with a goal and an assist, William Nylander...
Jan 28, 2021
Boeser's three-point night leads Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Ottawa Senators
VANCOUVER - Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist Thursday, helping the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. It was the third time in four nights that the Canucks (5-5-0) beat t...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadiens top Flames 4-2 in home opener, remain unbeaten in regulation this season
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli scored as Montreal defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 in the Canadiens' home opener at Bell Centre on Thursday night. Jesperi Kot...
Jan 28, 2021
COVID-19 positivity rate causing concerns in Northern Health
PRINCE GEORGE - There is a growing concern in Northern BC about a recent trend of the COVID-19 positivity rate which is almost double that of Fraser Health during its peak."It is definitely something ...
Jan 28, 2021
Redemption-mentality leads to 17th place finish for Graham at Chiesa In Valmalenco World Cup
PRINCE GEORGE - The weekend did not start the way Colby Graham was hoping. After nearly a month of training in Austria, the Prince George snowboarder made his way to Italy with his Canadian teammates....
Jan 28, 2021
Feds launch process to develop legislation on Indigenous-controlled health care
OTTAWA - The federal government will work with Indigenous leaders to co-develop legislation aimed at giving First Nations, Metis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care in their comm...
Jan 28, 2021
Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC
NEW YORK - A small painting by Sandro Botticelli sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $92.2 million, an auction record for the Renaissance master. The work, "Young Man Holding a Roundel," fro...
Jan 28, 2021
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundations funds more medical equipment to help benefit northern communities
PRINCE GEORGE - It's just what the doctor ordered for healthcare in the northern Interior.Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has funded equipment to support the extension of the enhanced should...
Jan 28, 2021