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Practice makes perfect for Raptors during nine-day break between pre-season games
TORONTO - More than a week away from live games is helping the Toronto Raptors understand the offensive and defensive schemes being introduced by new head coach Darko Rajakovic. Rajakovic said Wednesd...
Oct 11, 2023

Column: MLB's playoff format is penalizing top seeds with all that time off
The Baltimore Orioles won an AL-leading 101 games during the regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers also reached triple digits in victories. Those impressive accomplishments earned both teams a bye i...
Oct 11, 2023

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes
VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver has set out a foundation to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations. Ken Sim released a seven-point ...
Oct 11, 2023

Prince George Astronomical Observatory hosts an eclipse viewing this Saturday
A partial solar eclipse will be passing over North America on October 14, 2023. A solar eclipse is when the Earth, Moon and Sun line up so that the Moon covers the Sun. While observers will have the b...
Oct 11, 2023

Jewish group says Canadian citizen with deep Ottawa connections killed in Israel
OTTAWA - A Canadian citizen with deep connections to Canada's capital city was killed by Hamas militants in Israel, the head of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa said Wednesday. CEO Andrea Freedman said...
Oct 11, 2023

Edmonton Elks to close upper bowl at Commonwealth for 2024 CFL season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks say the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium will be closed for the 2024 CFL season. The Elks say the move is aimed at improving the atmosphere at the outdoor stadium. Once ...
Oct 11, 2023

Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen
QUEBEC - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players...
Oct 11, 2023

Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen
QUEBEC - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021. Massimo Siciliano and Nicolas Daigle, both 21, are former Victoriaville Tigres players...
Oct 11, 2023

Man wanted for break-and-enter
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are seeking your help in locating a wanted man.Police say Joshua Bowser is wanted for:Theft under $5000 Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offenseBo...
Oct 11, 2023

Cariboo Gold approval to create hundreds of jobs
WELLS-A new underground gold mine will be coming to Wells, British Columbia, but not without conditions. The proposed mine, known as Cariboo Gold, will be developed by Osisko Development Corp and was ...
Oct 11, 2023