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Gunman kills 2 Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match
BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgian police early Tuesday hunted for a gunman with suspected terrorist motives who killed two Swedes with stunning viciousness before disappearing into the night. He created such fe...
Oct 16, 2023

Cowboys, Chargers engage in Monday night pre-game scuffle
Players on the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers got into a scuffle near midfield as the teams were doing pre-game warm-ups before Monday night's NFL contest. The Cowboys came out of their tunne...
Oct 16, 2023

Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros 5-4 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the American League Cha...
Oct 16, 2023

Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger region...
Oct 16, 2023

UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council rejected a Russian resolution Monday night that condemned violence and terrorism against civilians but made no mention of Hamas, whose surprise attack t...
Oct 16, 2023

"Finding Home": local photographer's exhibit featured at Studio 2880
Born and raised in Prince George, Drew Watmough is bringing his "Finding Home" exhibit to Studio 2880 this upcoming Wednesday.An accredited member of the Professional Photographers of Canada, Watmough...
Oct 16, 2023

Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in Ne...
Oct 16, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Human rights commissioner resigns over Saskatchewan's pronoun bill
REGINA - Heather Kuttai, a commissioner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, says in a letter that she is resigning immediately because of the province's proposed legislation requiring paren...
Oct 16, 2023

Empowering Prince George Residents with Online Crime Reporting for a Safer Community
PRINCE GEORGE - Since 2019, residents of Prince George have had a handy tool at their disposal to help maintain the safety and security of their community. Through the Online Crime Reporting tool, acc...
Oct 16, 2023

Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) - A soccer match between host Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime Monday after two Swedes were killed in a shooting in central Brussels before kickoff. Fans remained inside the ...
Oct 16, 2023