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Father of freed American teen hostage Natalie Raanan says she's "doing very good”
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - The father of freed American teen hostage Natalie Raanan says she's doing well after her release Friday by Hamas. Uri Raanan of Illinois told The Associated Press that he spoke t...
Oct 20, 2023

SCWA has a new housing project
PRINCE GEORGE - Jesi Lauzon and a host of volunteers have been busy lately building duck nesting boxes like this one and hen houses and a project called Help Us Help Ducks. "So this is our pilot. This...
Oct 20, 2023

Achiuwa, Poeltl and Porter active for Raptors in pre-season game against Wizards
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will have their full complement when they host the Washington Wizards in a pre-season game tonight. Centre Jakob Poeltl as well as forwards Precious Achiuwa and Otto Port...
Oct 20, 2023

Captain Michael Bradley opens up on eve of last game for Toronto FC after 10 seasons
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley, on the eve of his last game with Toronto FC, opened up Friday about his love for the city and the club, the debt to his family and his excitement at transitioning to...
Oct 20, 2023

Blue Bombers host Elks with West Division title in their sights
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros has tunnel vision when it comes to the Blue Bombers home game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The veteran quarterback is focused on leading Winnipeg (12-4) to a victory...
Oct 20, 2023

All Blacks crush Argentina 44-6 to reach fifth Rugby World Cup final
PARIS - New Zealand bulldozed through Argentina 44-6 on Friday to reach the Rugby World Cup final for a record fifth time. The All Blacks will bid for a record fourth title against defending champion ...
Oct 20, 2023

'Dedication and work ethic I think are a huge part of who he is,' says Jet Greaves on brother Kai
PRINCE GEORGE - From Cambridge, Ontario to Alberni Valley, to Prince George, and now Princeton, New Jersey, Kai Greaves continues to advance his hockey career all over the map. The 6'2" Spruce Kings d...
Oct 20, 2023

Roughriders look for better execution against Argos as they try to end six-game skid
REGINA - Regardless of where they are in the CFL playoff picture, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know they need their execution to be better on Saturday to get out of their current funk. The Roughriders...
Oct 20, 2023

Appeal court orders new trial for former senior Montreal politician Zampino
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has ordered the former chair of Montreal city council's executive committee to stand trial on corruption charges. The three-judge panel found that a lower court jud...
Oct 20, 2023

B.C. and Washington state to collaborate on flood-risk and salmon habitat initiative
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has finalized an agreement with Washington state and several First Nations to work together on flood-risk mitigation and salmon habitat restoration f...
Oct 20, 2023