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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) - An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win a...
Mar 14, 2025

"Absolute Disgust:" Vanderhoof speaks out following targeted threats to elementary school
PRINCE GEORGE - Several community leaders in Vanderhoof, including Mayor Kevin Moutray, are speaking out regarding threatening messages targeting Evelyn Dickson Elementary School."(My reaction is) abs...
Mar 14, 2025

B.C. prison inmate charged with second-degree murder after fatal cafeteria fight
AGASSIZ, B.C. - An inmate at a British Columbia prison has been charged with second-degree murder over a death in a cafeteria fight. Homicide investigators say Therae Racette-Beaulieu has been charged...
Mar 14, 2025

Spruce Kings welcome Crusaders after crucial weekend
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings currently sit two points back of the Coastal Conference's final playoff spot, thanks to grabbing three of four points against the Langley Rivermen last we...
Mar 14, 2025

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political thr...
Mar 14, 2025

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political thr...
Mar 14, 2025

Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines
LAS VEGAS - Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa. Robertson, ranked 12th among UFC strawweight contenders, will ...
Mar 14, 2025

BC Opposition moves to scrub time change
PRINCE GEORGE - Many attribute Daylight Savings Time to Franklin D Roosevelt. At the time - 1942 - it was called "war time." Farmers and ranchers hated it then. And they still do. "Livestock like rout...
Mar 14, 2025

Canadian long-track speedskaters win bronze in women's team pursuit at worlds
HAMAR - Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann earned bronze in the women's team pursuit race Friday at the ISU world speedskating championship. Their time of three minutes 0....
Mar 14, 2025

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. - "I'd like to begin by ... w...
Mar 14, 2025