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Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, an extraordinary victory for Democrats who pushed to expand their electoral map through the Sun Belt. The win by Biden pads his Elect...
Nov 19, 2020
Mask wearing mandatory at civic facilities
PRINCE GEORGE - No masks, no entry. That's the word from the City of Prince George in response to the provincial mask order issued by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today.It means effectiv...
Nov 19, 2020
Kershaw hoping 3rd time is the charm at International bodybuilding competition this weekend
Despite different restrictions in each province when it comes to sports and Covid-19, some competitions are still a go.This includes the Toronto International Pro Qualifier and for Prince George bodyb...
Nov 19, 2020
Stalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has done something few CFL defences have since 2014 -- ground Bo Levi Mitchell. The Calgary Stampeders star was named the quarterback of the CFL's all-decade team (2010...
Nov 19, 2020
Nurses Burnout
.PRINCE GEORGE - For some work, stress has been regarded as an occupational hazard. Local register nurse Sandra Payne for example has felt those stressors while on the job. Because of that, she's crea...
Nov 19, 2020
Two mines on the horizon
VANDERHOOF - There hasn't been much mining activity in this region of late, save the Mount Milligan project. But two gold mining projects are slated to move ahead: Blackwater Gold south of Vanderhoof ...
Nov 19, 2020
Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club
CALGARY - Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt is frustrated he's had to close his Calgary gymnastics club to curb COVID-19 while other group activities are allowed to continue. The Alberta government shut ...
Nov 19, 2020
Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada
OTTAWA - Federal opposition leaders have been given an advance look at grim new projections for the spread of COVID-19 in Canada.Updated modelling that is expected to show the number of new cases risi...
Nov 19, 2020
California imposes overnight curfew to curb coronavirus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is imposing an overnight curfew on most residents as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases that it fears could tax its health care syst...
Nov 19, 2020
CP NewsAlert: B.C. expands COVID-19 restrictions, orders masks in public spaces
VICTORIA - British Columbia is making it mandatory to wear masks in public spaces while social interactions will be under new restrictions until Dec. 7 because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Provincial...
Nov 19, 2020