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B.C. families push for changes as special committee examines provincial Police Act
VANCOUVER - The death of his daughter after she was hit with rubber bullets brought Ron Rauch to the conclusion that looking for answers from British Columbia's police watchdog is a "waste of time." L...
Apr 15, 2021

Report: Dubai 'jetman' didn't deploy chute in fatal crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - One of Dubai's famed "jetman" killed in a crash in November failed to deploy the emergency parachute attached to the winged engines strapped to his back, an investigative...
Apr 15, 2021

Cougars get shutout by Blazers
KAMLOOPS, BC - The Blazers seem to be the Prince George Cougars' kryptonite as Kamloops defeated the WHL's most northern team in a 5-0 game on Wednesday night, remaining undefeated against the Cats th...
Apr 14, 2021

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community. Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says the person is isolating and do...
Apr 14, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,89...
Apr 14, 2021

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a...
Apr 14, 2021

Anunoby, Siakam rally Raptors past Spurs 117-112
TAMPA, Fla. - OG Anunoby scored 22 points, Pascal Siakam had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-112 on Wednesday night. Raptors rookie Malach...
Apr 14, 2021

Calgary Flames put playoff pressure on Montreal Canadiens with 4-1 win over Habs
MONTREAL - The Calgary Flames closed the gap on Montreal holding down the North Division's final playoff spot with a 4-1 win Wednesday over the host Canadiens. Calgary (19-21-3) now trails Montreal (1...
Apr 14, 2021

Winnipeg Jets score two third-period goals to secure 3-2 victory over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Mathieu Perreault and Trevor Lewis scored third-period goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. After a scoreless second period, P...
Apr 14, 2021

HBIQ Sports to provide "full package" in player development through six-week camp this summer
PRINCE GEORGE - It's not your typical hockey camp. HBIQ Sports is a 360 development company when it comes to the sport of hockey. Not only do they do the on-ice training, but they also provide in-dept...
Apr 14, 2021