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COVID-19 outbreak at Jubilee Lodge worsens
PRINCE GEORGE - The number of patients infected with Covid-19 at Jubilee Lodge has tripled.Eighteen residents have tested positive, two of which have been epi-linked, and one staff member.Enhanced out...
Sep 07, 2021

Indonesia prison fire kills 41 drug inmates, injuring 39
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia's capital early Wednesday, killing at least 41 inmates and injuring 39 others. Authorities are still investi...
Sep 07, 2021

Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away. The U.S. Geological Survey said the qua...
Sep 07, 2021

Cole injured, surging Blue Jays power past Yankees 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Marcus Semien homered again, Alejandro Kirk went deep twice and the surging Toronto Blue Jays beat the skidding Yankees 5-1 on Tuesday night after New York ace Gerrit Cole exited early...
Sep 07, 2021

Japanese TWolves adjusting to life both on and off the pitch in Canada
PRINCE GEORGE - On a map, the distance from Tokyo, Japan to Prince George, British Columbia is 7,318 kilometres. While that may seem like a lot, the distance in understanding a new language and new cu...
Sep 07, 2021

Where the federal party leaders are on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Gatineau, Que. 8 p.m. - Take part in French language lead...
Sep 07, 2021

Kevin Cunin - Getting back in the saddle
PRINCE GEORGE - Kevin Cunin was born and raised right here in Prince George. At 22-years-old, Cunin jumped on his first horse. In 2015, he decided he wanted to join in on the rodeo circuit. His first ...
Sep 07, 2021

Island Health sees relatively modest COVID-19 increase over long weekend
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within Island Health over the Labour Day long weekend remained steady and in line with recent trends. Island Health confirmed 213 new cases on Tuesday,...
Sep 07, 2021

Former Alouettes GM Jim Popp will always remember Wetenhall's concern for people
The Montreal Alouettes celebrated many big victories and three Grey Cup titles during Bob Wetenhall's ownership, but Jim Popp will forever remember Wetenhall's passion for the people and players withi...
Sep 07, 2021

Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...
Sep 07, 2021