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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
Canada women's soccer coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller sees positives in Asia trips
Two trips to Asia produced 4-0 defeats for the Canadian women's soccer team - against Japan and Brazil, respectively. But both times, the seventh-ranked Canadians responded the next time out - tying J...
Nov 15, 2019
Charge against Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews dismissed
TORONTO - A charge of disorderly conduct and disruptive behaviour against Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been dismissed in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz. Court record...
Nov 15, 2019
Overtime ban by bus drivers begins in Metro Vancouver transit dispute
VANCOUVER - Escalating job action was expected across Metro Vancouver on Friday as Unifor bus drivers planned to stage a one-day overtime ban. They joined mechanics working for Coast Mo...
Nov 15, 2019
Red tape, lack of experience slowing $60B warship project: Former DND official
OTTAWA - A former Defence Department official is pulling back the curtains on what he says are some serious problems with Canada's $60-billion effort to buy new warships for the navy. They includ...
Nov 15, 2019
Maple Leafs lose centre Alexander Kerfoot after facial surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Alexander Kerfoot is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair facial dental fractures. The Leafs say Kerfoot originally sustained the injury Nov. 5 during a game ...
Nov 15, 2019
Bobby Orr defends Don Cherry, rips Sportsnet for decision to fire commentator
Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins...
Nov 15, 2019