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Where the election leaders are on Day 14, Saturday, Aug. 28
OTTAWA - The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Day 14, Saturday, Aug. 28. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Private ___ Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole Fr...
Aug 27, 2021

Historic hiring by BC EHS set to bring more paramedics to Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE - After years of staffing challenges, and recruitment and retention battles, a historic amount of paramedics are set to be hired in Prince George and Northern BC."In my 33 years, I've ne...
Aug 27, 2021

Tesla Supercharger station nears operational status
PRINCE GEORGE-Six Tesla Supercharger Stations have been installed next to The Great Canadian Brewhouse. They're not operational just yet and there's still no word when they'lll be turned on.Constructi...
Aug 27, 2021

Kids under 12 could lose out due to proof of vaccine mandate
PRINCE GEORGE-Kids under the age of 12 won't have to worry about showing proof of vaccination to enter some places next month. That responsibility will fall to the parents or guardians that the kids a...
Aug 27, 2021

Angels win Spruce City Fastball title
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spruce City Men's Fastball League came to a wrap Thursday night as the top-seeded Decorum Painting Angels defeated the LTN Contracting Reds 8-3 at Spruce City Stadium.A few hundred...
Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Bear and UNBC students launch medical program for children
PRINCE GEORGE - Two UNBC Medical Students Danielle, and Shianne, who are in the UBC Northern Medical Program, have started a new chapter in the Reading Bear Society here in Prince George. Dr. Bear int...
Aug 27, 2021

Ida aims to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hurricane Ida struck Cuba on Friday and threatened to slam into Louisiana with devastating force over the weekend, prompting New Orleans' mayor to order everyone outside the protect...
Aug 27, 2021

US intelligence still divided on origins of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. intelligence agencies remain divided on the origins of the coronavirus but believe China's leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic, accordin...
Aug 27, 2021

Elks extend isolation period to 10 days, team's COVID-19 case count remains at 14
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are extending the team's isolation period from seven to 10 days but are reporting no new COVID-19 cases for the first time since last weekend. Fourteen players have tested...
Aug 27, 2021

OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021