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Patients evacuated as fire blazes in Johannesburg hospital
JOHANNESBURG - Hundreds of patients are being evacuated from Johannesburg's Charlotte Maxeke Hospital where a fire is blazing through parts of the facility in South Africa's largest city. No injuries ...
Apr 17, 2021

B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area
VANCOUVER - A mineral exploration company with provincial permits to work in Tahltan territory in northwestern British Columbia is treading on sacred grounds, an elected leader in the nation's governm...
Apr 17, 2021

Canada's Adam Svensson leads MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute
LAS VEGAS - Canadian Adam Svensson is halfway to another victory on the Korn Ferry Tour. Svensson matched the course record on Friday with an 8-under 64 to reach 12-under through two rounds of the MGM...
Apr 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 16, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 16, 2021. There are 1,106,062 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,106,062 confirmed cases (85,319 active...
Apr 16, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, April 16, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 320,425 new vaccinations administered for a total of 9,525,7...
Apr 16, 2021

Canadian Julia Budd and stepson Lance Gibson Jr. both post wins at Bellator 257
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Canadian featherweight Julia (The Jewel) Budd and stepson (Fearless) Lance Gibson Jr., both emerged victorious Friday at Bellator 257. Gibson, a 26-year-old lightweight from Port M...
Apr 16, 2021

Ontario shutdown forces Woodbine harness driver Bob McClure to race in United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Canadian harness driver Bob McClure to become a road warrior. The Rockwood, Ont., resident left Friday for The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., where he'll race f...
Apr 16, 2021

Backed by another solid game by Allen, Canadiens beat Flames 2-1
MONTREAL - Tyler Toffoli scored twice to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over Calgary on Friday that snapped the Flames' three-game winning streak. Elias Lindholm scored for the Flames (1...
Apr 16, 2021

The RDFFG and Prince George Fire Centre, send out important reminders
Prince George - Prince George and surrounding areas have seen warmer temperatures this week. And as people head outdoors to escape the COVID blues, there is a reminder to be mindful of the outdoors wh...
Apr 16, 2021

The city leaves ice in all three Kins
.PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for recreation enthusiasts in the city. The City of Prince George has agreed to leave the ice in the three kin centres so the groups have an opportunity to practice during t...
Apr 16, 2021