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Alexei Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days
BERLIN - The German hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for poisoning says his condition improved enough for him to be released from the facility. The Charite hospital in Berlin...
Sep 23, 2020

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar plans new government
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday he has secured a majority in parliament to form a new government that is "strong, stable and formidable." Anwar said h...
Sep 22, 2020

Clark's putback at buzzer lifts Storm past Lynx 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. - It's been a crazy 48 hours for the Seattle Storm and it was only fitting that their WNBA playoffs series opener had a wild finish. Alysha Clark's putback at the buzzer lifted the Sto...
Sep 22, 2020

Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Jamal Murray had 28 points, 12 assists and two late 3-pointers to halt a Lakers charge, helping the Denver Nuggets to a 114-106 victory Tuesday night that cut Los Angeles' lea...
Sep 22, 2020

Cole has sharp playoff prep as Yankees rout Blue Jays 12-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Gerrit Cole limited the Toronto to five hits over seven innings in his final preparation for the playoffs, and Aaron Hicks drove in three runs in a 12-1 rout over the Blue Jays on Tues...
Sep 22, 2020

Hamhuis reflects on 16 year NHL career
Last month Smithers B.C product, former Prince George Cougar and current Cougars partial owner Dan Hamhuis officially announced his retirement from the NHL.A 16 year NHL career split between Nashville...
Sep 22, 2020

B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor said she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a panel discussi...
Sep 22, 2020

Mayor of Mackenzie named NDP candidate in PG-Mackenzie riding
MACKENZIE - Joan Atkinson is taking a run at provincial politics.The BC NDP has confirmed to CKPG Today that the mayor of Mackenzie will run against Liberal incumbent Mike Morris in Prince George-Mack...
Sep 22, 2020

Concerns over polling stations in schools during pandemic
PRINCE GEORGE - The election has been called for October 24, which falls on a Saturday. In the middle of a pandemic, with schools already following their own strict health and safety guidelines, how a...
Sep 22, 2020

B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
British Columbia's top doctor says she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's had to have security ...
Sep 22, 2020