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Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 06, 2020
'It won't be the flipping of a switch': Four phases announced in B.C's 'Go Forward' plan
VICTORIA-The next steps towards B.C.'s future amidst a pandemic were announced today by Premier John Horgan.The Premier addressed the province alongside Health Minister, Adrian Dix and Provincial Heal...
May 06, 2020
Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution
The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting on Friday, with some very specific conditions and only in places where local and state governments have sign...
May 06, 2020
Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider-Esleben dies aged 73
BERLIN - Florian Schneider-Esleben, a co-founder of German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, has died, record label Sony said Wednesday. He was 73. Citing fellow group founder Ralf Huetter, Sony sa...
May 06, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
JERUSALEM - Israel's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under indictment for corruption charges, clearing the way for him and his main...
May 06, 2020
First ever Town Hall successful for the Cougars
It was the first of its kind.The Cougars hosted their first ever Town Hall, Tuesday morning featuring Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb, Vice President of Business Andy Beesley, and President J...
May 06, 2020
UPDATE: 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 23 new cases in B.C.
VICTORIA-Three new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health Region were reported today in a joint statement by B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix.The thr...
May 06, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak in northern Saskatchewan 'of concern:' top health officer
REGINA - Canada's chief public health officer says a COVID-19 outbreak gripping Saskatchewan's far north is an area of concern. Dr. Theresa Tam says not only is the region remote, but it's home t...
May 06, 2020
Dumanski signs with the Cougars
The Prince George Cougars have inked the first blue liner they selected in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.The club announced Wednesday afternoon they had signed 2nd round pick Bauer Dumanski to a WHL Stand...
May 06, 2020 (photo credit to the Prince George Cougars)
City installs bear aware signs at City parks frequented by bears
PRINCE GEORGE-City Crews are installing bear aware signs at City-owned greenspaces known to see bears throughout the year.This is the City's latest initiative in its work to help keep residents and be...
May 06, 2020 Signs like these are popping up across parks in Prince George where bears are likely to be seen. (Photo Courtesy, City of Prince George)