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Lions announce former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84
VANCOUVER - Larry Donovan, a former head coach of the B.C. Lions, has died. He was 84. The Lions confirmed Donovan's death Monday. The cause was not divulged. Donovan joined the Lions as special-teams...
Apr 14, 2025
Spruce Kings excited for Game 7 opportunity
PRINCE GEORGE- Two weeks after clinching a playoff spot on the final day of the BCHL regular season, the Spruce Kings are headed to Game 7 against the Coastal Conference's top seeded Chilliwack Chiefs...
Apr 14, 2025
Three family pets die in Gauthier Road fire
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 9:50 a.m. Monday morning at 6145 Gauthier Road (April 14).Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the roof and fire inside th...
Apr 14, 2025
Whitecaps striker White named MLS player of the matchday after four-goal outing
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White was named Major League Soccer's player of the matchday Monday following his offensive outburst in the team's 5-1 win over Austin FC. The 29-year-old...
Apr 14, 2025
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary
WEST VANCOUVER - The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especia...
Apr 14, 2025
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary
WEST VANCOUVER - The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especia...
Apr 14, 2025
BCNU seeks Council's help
PRINCE GEORGE - Nurse-to-patient ratios. That is the goal for the BC Nurses Union. "Every one nurse on a medical surgical floor would be in charge of four patients," explains Raelene Stevenson, Region...
Apr 14, 2025
Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central par...
Apr 14, 2025
Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs after 25 per cent duties were placed on vehicles and auto part imports earlier this month. When asked abou...
Apr 14, 2025
Short turnaround: Raptors upbeat about 2025-26 season after just one rebuilding year
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes leaned back in his chair, ran his hands through his hair, looked around the room and grinned when asked about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. "My expectations for the team? I exp...
Apr 14, 2025