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Carla Qualtrough inherits safe-sport crisis upon return as federal sports minister
Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says she knows what's required to solve Canada's safe-sport crisis. The how is still a work in progress. The Delta-MP was re-appointed sports minister this sum...
Sep 07, 2023

Coastal GasLink nearing completion, could be ready to transport natural gas by the end of 2023
PRINCE GEORGE - The Coastal GasLink pipeline project is nearing completion, with the potential for natural gas to start flowing by the end of the year.After TC Energy was first selected by LNG Canada ...
Sep 07, 2023

Former Canada captain Gareth Rees set for 10th Rugby World Cup, this time as analyst
While Canada sits out the men's Rugby World Cup for the first time, former captain Gareth Rees maintains his perfect attendance record at the tournament. Rees became the first man to play in four Worl...
Sep 07, 2023

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump White House official Peter Navarro was convicted Thursday of contempt of Congress charges filed after he was accused of refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation...
Sep 07, 2023

While the Canadians are missing in action, there are Canada ties at Rugby World Cup
While Canada is not part of the 20-country field at the Rugby World Cup, there are still some Canadian connections on offer in France. Canadian-born Ewan Ashman will be wearing Scottish colours at the...
Sep 07, 2023

Local tap dancer needs your help to get to Prague
Prince George - A big win in Edmonton has led to big things for Abby Travers. The Prince George tap dancer tapped her way into an invitation to Prague for a dance competition and when she got the news...
Sep 07, 2023

Kings acquire Noah Laframboise from West Kelowna Warriors
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have acquired 18-year-old defenseman Noah Laframboise ('05) from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for Future Considerations.A product of Ottawa, Ont...
Sep 07, 2023

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem
CALGARY - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time. That's according to prepared remarks the gov...
Sep 07, 2023

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem
CALGARY - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time. That's according to prepared remarks the gov...
Sep 07, 2023

Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police say the explosion that destroyed a building in downtown Prince George, B.C., last month was likely caused by "unauthorized" people who broke into the property and were una...
Sep 07, 2023