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Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
OTTAWA - Friends and family have confirmed that at least three Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of brutal attacks in Israel. Two Canadian men were killed by H...
Oct 13, 2023

Health Minister says rural communities and North a priority for ministry
PRINCE GEORGE - The new bilateral health deal signed between Ottawa and B.C. has garnered a lot of attention in recent days, including at a meeting of all provincial and territorial health ministers a...
Oct 13, 2023

Caledonia looking to expand
PRINCE GEORGE - The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club currently operates away. It's a piece of land that is 436 hectares in size, of which 120 hectares is private land that is accessed by way of a goodwill ag...
Oct 13, 2023

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Erne to one year, two-way deal after PTO
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed forward Adam Erne to a one year, two-way contract. The contract has an annual average value of US$775,000. Erne had been with the team during traini...
Oct 13, 2023

Studio 2880 announces new Indigenous art exhibit "Finding Home"
PRINCE GEORGE-On October 18, Studio 2880 is welcoming a brand new photographic art exhibit. The exhibit is titled "Finding Home" and features photographer Drew Watmough. Drew offers thought provoking ...
Oct 13, 2023

Connor Bedard 'excited' for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens host Blackhawks
BROSSARD, Que. - Connor Bedard is on quite the road trip to begin his NHL career. The hockey phenom and No. 1 overall draft pick played his first game Tuesday in Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and h...
Oct 13, 2023

With world events on her mind, Canada's Gollish plans to run for peace on Sunday
TORONTO - It has been difficult for Canadian runner Sasha Gollish to concentrate on her usual preparation for this weekend's TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Recent world events - most notably the sur...
Oct 13, 2023

Maple Leafs take positives from sloppy season-opening victory
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe left Scotiabank Arena pleased with the result. The Maple Leafs head coach was also far less enthused about how his team got there. Upon further reflection, however, and after b...
Oct 13, 2023

Schmidt looms from the shadows over Ireland-New Zealand Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
PARIS (AP) - The most talked about man in the impending Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Ireland and New Zealand in Paris on Saturday has also said the least. Before Joe Schmidt joined the All Bla...
Oct 13, 2023

Lance Stroll apologizes for conduct at Qatar GP and receives written warning from FIA
LONDON (AP) - Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll apologized to Formula One's governing body and received a written warning Friday for his conduct at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he shoved a member of his...
Oct 13, 2023