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Fleury gets 500th win as Blackhawks shut out Canadiens 2-0
MONTREAL - In front of friends and family in his home province, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury picked up his 500th career win as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 Thursday night. Wi...
Dec 09, 2021

Stamkos has goal and three assists as Lightning down Maple Leafs 5-3
TORONTO - Steven Stamkos scored early and set up his team's final three goals to help the back-to-back champion Tampa Bay Lightning grind out a 5-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday....
Dec 09, 2021

Cougars make 11 selections in Prospects Draft
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are a young team, and the Western Hockey League's Prospect Draft is the prime opportunity for teams to add youth to their squads. On Thursday, the Cougars mad...
Dec 09, 2021

Meet Ollie, the therapy dog helping ease stress at school and clinics
PRINCE GEORGE-The holidays are stressful enough with shopping and travel plans, but students at the College of New Caledonia are dealing with exam stress. But the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Progra...
Dec 09, 2021

'It's just sad': Serious concerns raised about seniors living conditions at Gateway Lodge
WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers might find disturbing. Discretion is advised.PRINCE GEORGE - Serious concerns have been raised about the conditions inside a third-floor ...
Dec 09, 2021

Bill to legally recognize Senate's evolution runs into unforeseen hurdle with Speaker
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to reintroduce a bill in the House of Commons identical to one already passed unanimously by the Senate to legally recognize the evolution of the upper house into...
Dec 09, 2021

Traffic disruptions coming to Northern highways
NORTHERN BC- Road delays between Prince Rupert and Chetwynd are expected from today (Thursday) through Monday. Large commercial vehicles will be transporting oversized cargo that requires sections of ...
Dec 09, 2021

Former Yukon health minister ordered to pay successor following failed legal bid
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's former health minister has been ordered to pay more than $8,000 after a judge sided with her successor in an effort to have the election result overturned. Liberal Pauline Frost c...
Dec 09, 2021

Prince George RCMP target impaired driving
PRINCE GEORGE- Local police have started additional impaired driving enforcement measures as part of CounterAttack month. Saturday was National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day in Canada, and PG RCMP ...
Dec 09, 2021

NHL board of governors gives thumbs up to league's inclusivity efforts
MANALAPAN, N.J. - The NHL board of governors has given a thumbs up to the league's efforts on safety, inclusivity and respect. Kim Davis, executive vice-president of social impact, growth initiatives ...
Dec 09, 2021