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Pilot project unveils walking signs showcasing 15-Minute radius attractions for residents
PRINCE GEORGE - Early, this walking sign started appearing around the city to encourage residents to stroll and explore. The signs are part of a program for people to leave their vehicles and walk. Th...
Jul 28, 2023
SafetyDriven takes the lead in improving trucking safety: Touring the province to reach essential workers
PRINCE GEORGE - Trucking is integral to the country's economy. Drivers are responsible for transporting a large percentage of the provincial freight. A relatively new organization is touring the provi...
Jul 28, 2023
IHIT identifies victim in fatal B.C. shooting believed to be linked to gang conflict
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in a fatal shooting in Richmond, B.C., this week as Ravinder Samra. They say the investigation is in its early sta...
Jul 28, 2023
Uride's Ride for a Reason Initiative raises nearly $8000 for local senior centers
PRINCE GEORGE - Uride, a ridesharing company, has raised nearly $8,000 dollars for local senior centers across the country including one here in Prince George.The Ride for a Reason initiative encourag...
Jul 28, 2023
Mayor says body found in Quebec river where Ukrainian refugee went missing
SAINT-ANSELME, Que. - A mayor southeast of Quebec City says a body has been found in the river where a Ukrainian refugee was reported missing nine days ago. St-Anselme, Que., Mayor Yves Turgeon says p...
Jul 28, 2023
Charges dropped against 7 Oklahoma police officers in 3 separate fatal shootings
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The new prosecutor in Oklahoma's biggest county announced Friday she's dropping criminal charges against seven police officers in three separate fatal shootings from 2020. Distric...
Jul 28, 2023
Jehovah's Witnesses convention returns in-person after 3 year hiatus
PRINCE GEORGE - The Jehovah's Witnesses Convention has returned to Prince George, and over 2000 people are expected to attend.Exercise Patience. That is the theme of this year's Jehovah's Witnesses co...
Jul 28, 2023
Hyun-Jin Ryu to return to Blue Jays rotation against Orioles on Tuesday
Hyun-Jin Ryu is set to make his long-awaited return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation. Manager John Schneider says Ryu will be the Blue Jays' starting pitcher against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday....
Jul 28, 2023
US to announce $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is set to announce $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, two U.S. officials said Friday. It would be the Biden administration's first major package drawing on America's o...
Jul 28, 2023
Officer who put suspect in car hit by train guilty of reckless endangerment but not manslaughter
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked police vehicle that was hit by a freight train has been found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault. Jordan Steinke...
Jul 28, 2023