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Two new AED's donated
PRINCE GEORGE - Two more local community spaces in Prince George are receiving lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators, thanks to the Bill Bond Memorial Fund. The new units at Prince George Hospi...
Apr 14, 2025

Nine years since toxic drug crisis declared a public health emergency in BC
The toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency nine years ago today in B-C as the powerful opioid fentanyl emerged on the illicit drug market. Provincial Health Minister Josie Osborne sa...
Apr 14, 2025

BC Transit announces spring service change
PRINCE GEORGE - You can expect some transit service changes in Prince George this spring.BC Transit and the City of Prince George says the changes will commence on April 27, 2025.Those changes include...
Apr 14, 2025

Canada scores five third-period goals, downs Czechia 7-1 in women's world hockey
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin and Kristin O'Neill each scored twice for Canada in a 7-1 win over host Czechia at the women's world hockey championship Monday. Daryl Watts, Sophie Jaques and Jenn...
Apr 14, 2025

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base,...
Apr 14, 2025

Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White
They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season. Lawler signed a two-year deal with Hamilton as a free agent follo...
Apr 14, 2025

'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena
CALGARY - It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building - to be nam...
Apr 14, 2025

Matheson's vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That's when vision turns into reality as the new Northern Super League kicks off with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between...
Apr 14, 2025

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a ...
Apr 14, 2025

Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials - and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievr...
Apr 14, 2025