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CP NewsAlert: BC Coroner issues safety alert over wildfire smoke after child's death
VICTORIA - British Columbia's coroner has issued a public safety bulletin about wildfire smoke as it confirmed a nine-year-old boy died from a medical condition aggravated by the smoke. The service sa...
Jul 17, 2023

Aces look to maintain historic pace in 2nd half, repeat as WNBA champions
The Las Vegas Aces are on a historic pace heading into the second half of the season and have shown no signs of letting up. With 19 wins in their first 21 games, the Aces sit atop the WNBA standings a...
Jul 17, 2023

Virginia says governor weighs circumstances of crimes in deciding on restoring felons' voting rights
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - As Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin weighs whether to restore the civil rights of convicted felons who have served their time, he is considering at least some of the circumstances of ...
Jul 17, 2023

Russian fighter jet flies dangerously close to US warplane over Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Russian fighter jet flew very close to a U.S. surveillance aircraft over Syria, forcing it to go through the turbulent wake and putting the lives of the four American crew members ...
Jul 17, 2023

How to keep your pets safe from the smoke this summer
PRINCE GEORGE- As the smoke clears Prince George Monday Morning Ginter's Meadow was full of pet owners.This comes after weeks of poor air quality, which the BC SPCA says can impact your dog as much as...
Jul 17, 2023

Stores see increase in ticket sales ahead of estimated $900 million Powerball jackpot
ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) - The Powerball jackpot estimated at $900 million heading into Monday night's drawing - the third biggest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history - was l...
Jul 17, 2023

Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial after 'inflammatory' remarks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A top Texas Republican who will oversee Attorney General Ken Paxton 's impeachment trial issued a sweeping gag order Monday that scolded "inflammatory" public comments made by law...
Jul 17, 2023

Traffic disruption on 5th Avenue for watermain upgrades
PRINCE GEORGE - Motorists beware.The City of Prince George will be closing a lane on 5th Avenue for three days this week (July 19, 20 and 21) for watermain utility work to be carried out.There will be...
Jul 17, 2023

Putellas quits Spain training after 30 minutes, raising injury questions
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be fit to play against Costa Rica in their opening match at the Women's World Cup on Friday. ...
Jul 17, 2023

Red River Rivalry returns as the name for the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup
DALLAS (AP) - The Red River Rivalry is back. The name, that is. The game itself never went anywhere. Allstate was announced Monday as the new title sponsor of the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup playe...
Jul 17, 2023