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B.C. players surge onto Canadian women's hockey team after drought
ESK BUDJOVICE - Women's hockey in British Columbia is having a long-awaited moment. Three players from the province on Canada's world championship roster is the most ever. It was initially four until ...
Apr 12, 2025

Cougars defenceman Carels named to Canada's U-18 Worlds pre-tournament camp roster
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels is in the mix to play for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championships in Frisco and Allen, Texas.The 16-year-old Carels is one o...
Apr 12, 2025

Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que
SHAWINIGAN - Quebec provincial police say a 15-year-old girl has died after a fall at the site of a shuttered factory in Shawinigan, northeast of Montreal. One of the girl's relatives alerted emergenc...
Apr 12, 2025

Northern Health contractor should have consulted union: arbitrator
PRINCE GEORGE - An arbitrator found a Northern Health contractor violated the Labour Relations Code when it did not consult the BC General Employees' Union before implementing a standby/on-call policy...
Apr 12, 2025

Iran says 'indirect talks' begin with a US envoy over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - Iran and the United States have begun negotiations in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the announ...
Apr 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study
Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fras...
Apr 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study
Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fras...
Apr 12, 2025

Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) - Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations on Saturday in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. Analy...
Apr 11, 2025

Flames show up with complete effort to keep playoff hopes alive
CALGARY - In their biggest game of the season, the Calgary Flames responded with one of their most complete efforts. Led by Mikael Backlund's opening goal, Calgary built up a four-goal lead and cruise...
Apr 11, 2025

Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players in the process
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid assisted on all four goals as the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the last-place San Jose Sharks on Friday - but it came at a cost as injurie...
Apr 11, 2025