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Select Committee pays PG a visit
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a whirlwind visit, but the committee pulled together to get comments in the upcoming provincial budget was in town and met with ten different organizations, including the local ...
Sep 28, 2021

Women's hoops coach Thomaidis, Canada Basketball agree to part ways
TORONTO - Lisa Thomaidis will not return as head coach of Canada's national women's basketball team, ending a run of nearly a decade at the helm of the program. Canada Basketball said in a release Tue...
Sep 28, 2021

Hamilton Tiger-Cats move receiver Bralon Addison from injured list to active roster
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats added receiver Bralon Addison to the active roster Monday. Addison, 27, has missed the first half of the season due to a knee injury. He was a CFL all-star in 2019 w...
Sep 28, 2021

Dangerous driver arrested in Beaverly area
PRINCE GEORGE - A 22-year-old Prince George man was arrested Sunday and is facing several charges.Prince George RCMP say Cameron Boyes, who is known to police, was arrested following a journey that st...
Sep 28, 2021

Poll suggests most Canadians pessimistic about fighting climate change
Most Canadians aren't optimistic about humanity's chances of fighting climate change, a new survey suggests. But that attitude has to change before it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, said Megan Le...
Sep 28, 2021

Court hears disturbing cases of abuse toward vulnerable Nanaimo area sex trade workers
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual violence against women and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Details of horrific acts of ab...
Sep 28, 2021

'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle
OTTAWA - The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box. And a recount is likely to be kick-started this week in Dav...
Sep 28, 2021

Northern Health issues statement following COVID-19 cases at Southridge Elementary
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health has responded following parents speaking out about their concerns around the COVID-19 situation at Southridge Elementary in School DIstrict 57.On Monday parents reporte...
Sep 28, 2021

Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy
OTTAWA - A group of senators is calling on the federal government to strike a grand economic plan with provinces, territories, businesses and civil society to drive growth coming out of the pandemic.T...
Sep 28, 2021

B.C. Liberal leadership candidates to participate in campaign’s first virtual debate
VICTORIA - Six candidates seeking to become the next leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party will face each other tonight in the campaign's first debate.The Liberal members will elect a new leade...
Sep 28, 2021