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Canada tops Argentina to set date with U.S. in FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals
LEN, Mexico - Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals. Aaliyah ...
Jul 07, 2023

Whit Merrifield and Alek Manoah lead the Blue Jays to a 12-2 victory over the Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Whit Merrifield homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Toronto improved to 15-5 against...
Jul 07, 2023

Conservatives say parties reach agreement on terms for foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA, Ill. - The Conservatives say all parties agreed tonight on the scope for a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada. The agreement appears to break the impasse between the governing ...
Jul 07, 2023

Cameron Young leads John Deere Classic by 2, seeking long-awaited first tour win
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Cameron Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the John Deere Classic and put himself into position to erase an unwelcome distinction from his ...
Jul 07, 2023

Spallumcheen, B.C., orders evacuation for 18 properties as lightning triggers fire
SPALLUMCHEEN, B.C. - The Township of Spallumcheen in the southern B.C. interior has opened an emergency operations centre after ordering 18 properties evacuated due to an out-of-control wildfire. The ...
Jul 07, 2023

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California's governor announced Friday that he won't ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after ...
Jul 07, 2023

Elusive emus seen south of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Just over two years since the most high-profile emu encounter in Prince George's history and sightings continue to pour in.Most recently several witnesses recalled seeing them on the 1...
Jul 07, 2023

UNBC teaching grads a hot commodity as teaching shortage continues
PRINCE GEORGE - After they graduate, grads from the University of Northern BC's Education Program don't go very long before being employed.With School District 57 and a few other districts in Northern...
Jul 07, 2023

BC Summer Games Legacy Grants announced
PRINCE GEORGE- Almost one year after the 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George the impacts are still being felt.Friday morning the BC Summer Games team announced two grants that will be available for ...
Jul 07, 2023

Bear attack victim recovers in Prince George Hospital
PRINCE GEORGE - Conservation Officers have determined that a tree planter seriously injured by a bear yesterday near Tumbler Ridge was the victim of a defensive attack. The 21-year-old woman was plant...
Jul 07, 2023