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Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race
NEW YORK (AP) - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance betwee...
Jul 06, 2021

Development permit granted to turn service building into supportive housing
NANAIMO - The process of turning a vital hub for Nanaimo's homeless into supportive housing is going ahead. Councillors approved a development permit and housing agreement for 285 Prideaux St. on Mond...
Jul 06, 2021

Cariboo Alumni return to assist in Hockey ID Camps
PRINCE GEORGE - Cariboo Hockey hosted their first major ID Camp in over a year, July long weekend, with help from some of their former players.The program has been bringing back alumni to assist with ...
Jul 06, 2021

Police seek information on a recent arson
PRINCE GEORGE - On Sunday, July 4, just before 2:30 a.m., the Prince George RCMP received a call for assistance from Prince George Fire Services at a church on the 3500 block of 5th Avenue. Fire crews...
Jul 06, 2021

Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue
Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular live-music venue when the 10-day cowboy festival starts Friday. "We will require guests to show proof of v...
Jul 06, 2021

CRD issues evacuation alert for the Hanham-Titetown area
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has issued an evacuation alert for the Hanham-Titetown area, which is located near Batnuni Lake.The BC Wildfire Service says the alert was prompted ...
Jul 06, 2021

Prince George Hospice Dream Home valued at $800,000
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Hospice Society gave a sneak peek of the 2021 dream home worth over $800,000 on Tuesday morning.The dream home lottery is the largest fundraiser for The Prince George...
Jul 06, 2021

Blackwater Road residents frustrated with road fix
PRINCE GEORGE - Some residents who live along the Blackwater road west of town are frustrated with the method chosen to repair the heavily used road. In less than a week, four vehicles have suffered b...
Jul 06, 2021

Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution
It appears Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, like most everyone else, is on the outside looking it when it comes to Jozy Altidore's impasse with the MLS club. Bradley, whose finger is usually on the...
Jul 06, 2021

First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C., area
LYTTON - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to...
Jul 06, 2021