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BC Lions release defensive star Solomon Elimimian, waive nine others
VANCOUVER - Veteran linebacker Solomon Elimimian was released by the B.C. Lions on Tuesday night and the team waived nine other players. Elimimian is the Lions' all-time leader in defensive tackl...
May 02, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Toronto Argos take OL Shane Richards first in CFL draft
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts selected offensive lineman Shane Richards with the first pick in the CFL Canadian college draft Thursday night. Toronto secured the first overall selection after p...
May 02, 2019
Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller expressed frustration to Attorney General William Barr last month about how the findings of his Russia investigation were being portrayed, saying he worried...
May 02, 2019
Housing still at the top of seniors' concerns
PRINCE GEORGE - A symposium was held at the Civic Centre to give an update on current and relevant information on housing and related issues for seniors.Participants heard from organizations like BC H...
May 02, 2019
Semi-trucks and pick-up truck accident slow traffic on 97 south
PRINCE GEORGE - Two drivers were taken to hospital after a collision at the intersection of Highway 97 south and Railway road. Just before 4 pm May 2 emergency crews responded to an accident that invo...
May 02, 2019 Two Semi Trucks and pick-up accident. 97 South and Railway Road
PG-based Uganda support organization needs new drill
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC's Dr. Chris Opio was born and raised in Uganda. Over ten years ago, he founded the Northern Uganda Development Foundation.It works to improve the standard of living in rural North...
May 02, 2019 Dr. Opio, Founder and Chair of Northern Uganda Development Foundation
Justin Bieber working with YouTube on 'top secret project'
NEW YORK - Justin Bieber got his start posting cover songs on YouTube and now he's working with the platform on a "top secret project." YouTube announced Thursday that it is planning a project with th...
May 02, 2019
First responders clearing collision on Highway 97 South
PRINCE GEORGE- A collision took place between two semi-trucks and a pickup at around 4 p.m. The driver of the pickup and one of the semi drivers has been sent to hospital with undetermined injuries. O...
May 02, 2019 Collision on Highway 97 South
Student tackled campus gunman, slain while saving lives
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A North Carolina college student tackled a gunman who opened fire in his classroom, saving others' lives but losing his own in the process, police said Wednesday. Riley Howell, 21, w...
May 02, 2019
'Spirit Day' raises money for mental health initiative
PRINCE GEORGE- The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation's annual Spirit Day has raised money for diagnostic equipment for UHNBC and the Northern B.C. region. "Nothing we do could be done if it wa...
May 02, 2019 Volunteers answer calls and accept donations