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Paula Reto leads Evian Championship after 1st round, Henderson five back
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) - Paula Reto had eight birdies as she carded a 7-under 64 to take a surprise first-round lead at the vian Championship on Thursday. The 33-year-old South African holds a t...
Jul 27, 2023

Lee Hodges has first-round lead in 3M Open, Canada's Svensson three back
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the 3M Open. Two-time ...
Jul 27, 2023

Ottawa Senators sign winger Vladimir Tarasenko to one-year, US$5M contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year contract worth US$5 million on Thursday. Tarasenko, 31, is a six-time 30-goal scorer in the NHL. Last season, Tarasenko had ...
Jul 27, 2023

How to be fire smart at home this summer
PRINCE GEORGE- The wildfire season in our area has been ruthless in the Prince George Fire Centre this year.Fuels are dry and the heat will likely intensify as the calendar flips to August. Now more t...
Jul 27, 2023

Evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in place for Peacock Creek wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has rescinded an evacuation order for properties affected by the Peacock Creek wildfire.The RDBN says that an evacuation alert replaces the eva...
Jul 27, 2023

Let's make a deal, Canada urges U.S. amid latest 'baseless' softwood lumber duties
WASHINGTON - Canada is urging the United States to make a good-faith effort at negotiating an end to the interminable bilateral dispute over softwood lumber.International Trade Minister Mary Ng is mak...
Jul 27, 2023

Canfor reports $67 million in operating losses in Q2 of 2023
PRINCE GEORGE - Canfor is reporting in $67 million in operating losses for the second quarter of 2023.In a news release, Canfor says that "Q2 2023 operating loss of $67 million including a $57 million...
Jul 27, 2023

Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The heavily armed man who killed one Fargo police officer and wounded two as they were investigating a traffic stop had been interviewed about his guns in 2021 after the FBI receive...
Jul 27, 2023

Five homes in Northwest Territories lost in wildfire, road closed: fire agency
YELLOWKNIFE - An out-of-control wildfire in the Northwest Territories has destroyed five homes in a community about 100 kilometres northwest of Yellowknife. Mike Westwick, who is the fire information ...
Jul 27, 2023

Davis still a Ticat after failed physical voids trade to Calgary Stampeders
Ja'Gared Davis is still a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. Hamilton dealt the veteran defensive lineman to the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday. But the deal was voided Thursday after Davis failed his physical. That ...
Jul 27, 2023