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CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship
TORONTO - CF Montreal finally had something to celebrate Wednesday, defeating Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play. Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was the...
Apr 30, 2025
TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan
BURNABY - Metro Vancouver's transportation authority says a plan is in place to fund the largest increase in bus service in the region since 2018, in addition to expansions and improvements approved l...
Apr 30, 2025
Reschny's OT winner lifts Canada past Czechia 3-2 in U18 hockey worlds quarterfinal
ALLEN - Cole Reschny scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in leading Canada to a 3-2 overtime win over Czechia on Wednesday in the quarterfinal of the under-18 men's world hockey championship....
Apr 30, 2025
"So much light:" Special Olympics volunteers say experience is incredibly rewarding
PRINCE GEORGE - This week is National Volunteers Week, and one event that is seeking hundreds of volunteers is the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games. Running from July 10-12, this event will need ...
Apr 30, 2025
CNC Faculty Association outlines the grim news
PRINCE GEORGE - The College of New Caledonia has had to make some difficult decisions to balance its budget in light of a $7.1 million deficit. In a release from the College, it noted:"To ensure a bal...
Apr 30, 2025
Mental health trouble leads to public safety issues, Vancouver's mayor says
VANCOUVER - People are "sick and tired" of inquiries and reviews into a recurring pattern of people in a mental health crisis becoming involved in violent incidents, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said Wedne...
Apr 30, 2025
RCMP investigating allegation of sexual interference near Prince George school
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP confirm they have an ongoing investigation involving an allegation of sexual interference following an incident at Ecole Lac des Bois in March.Police say the suspect...
Apr 30, 2025
Bruce Fanjoy, retired businessman, says he defeated Poilievre by listening to voters
OTTAWA - Bruce Fanjoy says he achieved something unexpected in Monday's election - the defeat of a high-profile Conservative leader in his own riding - simply by showing up on doorsteps and paying att...
Apr 30, 2025
Another miracle for local seniors
PRINCE GEORGE - Noon is lunch time at the Elder Citizens' Recreation Centre and it's a busy place. But not all seniors are in the position to pay for the treat of a good meal at ECRA. The issue around...
Apr 30, 2025
Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday...
Apr 30, 2025