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Trudeau, O'Toole in Ontario, Singh in Quebec on Day 18 of election campaign
The three main party leaders are staying central for Day 18 of the federal election campaign. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau begins his day with an announcement in Toronto. Conservative Leader Erin O'T...
Sep 01, 2021

Orioles halt Blue Jays' win streak at three with 4-2 victory
TORONTO - A sixth-inning collapse from starter Hyun Jin Ryu halted the Blue Jays' modest three-game win streak on Tuesday. Ryu had a no-hitter going through 5 2/3 innings before he surrendered three r...
Aug 31, 2021

Poulin scores winner, Canada captures gold with 3-2 overtime win against U.S.
CALGARY - Canada won the women's world hockey championship for the first time in almost a decade on Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime win over the United States. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the winner for Ca...
Aug 31, 2021

Homicide investigation begins after person in Bowser succumbs to injuries
BOWSER - A homicide investigation is in its early stages after someone found injured in a Bowser home passed away.The person was found in a home in the 5000 block of Thompson Clark Drive West in Bowse...
Aug 31, 2021

Young's quick impact with Triple-A Cubs turning heads
PRINCE GEORGE - Since being called up to Triple-A's Iowa Cubs from the Tennessee Smokies, Prince George's Jared Young has been on a batting tear. Through 17 games, the 26-year-old has had 58 at-bats w...
Aug 31, 2021

Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events. Fox News Channel had the lion's share of the mos...
Aug 31, 2021

Local veterinary clinics say they won't enforce proof of vaccine mandate
PRINCE GEORGE-Veterinary clinics were among the list of essential services in the early days of the pandemic that were not forced to close. They're not included in next month's proof of vaccination ma...
Aug 31, 2021

Northern BC ambulance restructuring good news for some, concerning for others
PRINCE GEORGE - For many across Northern BC, more regularly scheduled paramedic shifts is good news.The new staffing model will allow for more permanent regular part-time positions with on-call covera...
Aug 31, 2021

Vandals target campaign signs in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - It's an issue that seems to plague all elections: vandals are targetting campaign signs. With only a few weeks left until the federal election, some local volunteers are busy re-placin...
Aug 31, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases in Island Health drop substantially in central Island area
NANAIMO - The COVID-19 rollercoaster in Island Health continued with a steep drop in active cases. The number of active fell by 83 on Tuesday, Aug. 31 to 440, while 66 new cases were confirmed. The nu...
Aug 31, 2021