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Driest April since '43 has PG Fire Centre urging safety over long weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Fire Centre just endured its dryest April since 1943.As a result, those conditions are contributing to the current moderate danger zone across the region, with some a...
May 14, 2020

U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020

N.S. premier says province would play 'support' role if Ottawa probes shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says his government would only play a "support" role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives in the province l...
May 14, 2020

Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow happy to be back on the training field
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow's new normal is driving to the training ground in his soccer uniform, bringing a ball and training cones with him. He has to complete a questionnaire before leaving t...
May 14, 2020

BC Hydro takes phased approach to increase construction work at Site C
VANCOUVER-BC Hydro says that they will begin increasing construction work at the Site C dam, in a phased approach.The take on the phased approach is based off of provincial health guidelines for indus...
May 14, 2020

3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON - Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some...
May 14, 2020

Forward Shane Wright cements exceptional season with rookie of the year award
TORONTO - Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright has cemented an exceptional season in the Ontario Hockey League by capturing the rookie of the year award. The OHL made the announcement Th...
May 14, 2020

No Conferences tough for the City
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is set to begin a move into Phase Two of its Restart Plan next week. That will allow for day-use of provincial campgrounds, small gatherings will be permitted, the resumpt...
May 14, 2020

Second Indigenous graduation ceremony goes virtual
PRINCE GEORGE- This year's Indigenous graduation ceremony is going virtual.Last year, the very first Ts'udelhti-meaning We Honour, in Dakelh Lheidli dialect- graduation ceremony was hosted by School D...
May 14, 2020

Canucks' Demko says being off the ice during pandemic can be 'overwhelming'
Thatcher Demko doesn't have many complaints about his personal circumstance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holed up just outside San Diego, Calif., the Vancouver Canucks goalie has been enjoying t...
May 14, 2020