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Alabama man who avoided earlier execution date put to death
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man who avoided execution in February was put to death Thursday for the 1991 killing of a woman who was abducted during a robbery and then shot in a cemetery. Willie B. ...
Oct 21, 2021

Connor scores twice, powers undermanned Winnipeg Jets to 5-1 win over Anaheim Ducks
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist Thursday as the Jets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 despite having two of their top-line players in COVID-19 protocol. Connor's regular linemate...
Oct 21, 2021

Markstrom shuts out Red Wings in Calgary's 3-0 win
DETROIT, Mich. (AP) - Jacob Markstrom stopped all 33 shots Detroit took Thursday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Markstrom recorded his ninth caree...
Oct 21, 2021

Kotkaniemi scores as Hurricanes hand Canadiens fifth straight loss
MONTREAL - Jesperi Kotkaniemi made his return to Montreal a memorable one Thursday, scoring his first goal for Carolina as the Hurricanes topped the Canadiens 4-1. Sebastian Aho had two goals and an a...
Oct 21, 2021

San Jose Sharks spoil Tkachuk's season debut with 2-1 win over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Two second-period goals were enough for the San Jose Sharks Thursday as they handed the Senators a 2-1 defeat in Ottawa. Logan Couture and Kevin Labanc, on the power play, scored in the middl...
Oct 21, 2021

Festival of Trees returns to the Civic Centre this year with restrictions in place
PRINCE GEORGE-The Festival of Trees is a fundraising event put on by the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation every year to help raise money for healthcare in Northern BC.Tickets are on sale now ...
Oct 21, 2021

Physical Therapy red hot at UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - Last fall, UBC launched its inaugural master of Physical Therapy - North program in Prince George to help inspire more graduates to stay and practice in northern, rural, and remote com...
Oct 21, 2021

Sheriff says family on California hike died of extreme heat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California family found dead on a hiking trail near the Merced River died after they overheated and ran out of drinking water on a sunny August afternoon when temp...
Oct 21, 2021

Retailers prepare for holiday shopping early
PRINCE GEORGE - While the Christmas season is two months away, retailers are already gearing up for the holiday shopping season. But, retailers are having to rejig how they get their merchandise. "We ...
Oct 21, 2021

Homicide under investigation in 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE - A homicide investigation is underway in 100 Mile House.RCMP say it happened Tuesday night. They say they were first tipped off following reports of what sounded like gunshots in the i...
Oct 21, 2021