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Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87
DETROIT (AP) - Famous for gazing over eyeglasses worn on the end of his nose, Carl Levin seemed at ease wherever he went, whether attending a college football game back home in Michigan or taking on a...
Jul 30, 2021

Canada loses heartbreaker to Mexico on late goal at Gold Cup semifinal in Houston
HOUSTON - A gutted Canada exited the Gold Cup on Thursday, sent home by a heartbreaking 99th-minute goal in a 2-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF tournament semifinal. But the young Canadian side sent ...
Jul 30, 2021

Canadian women's eight crew captures rowing gold; first in event since 1992
TOKYO - The Canadian women's eight rowing crew has captured gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The eight rowers crossed the line first in Friday's final in a time of five minutes 59.13 seconds at Sea Forest ...
Jul 29, 2021

Guerrero hits 3-run homer out of Fenway as Jays rout Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer all the way out of Fenway Park, Hyun Jin Ryu held Boston to two hits over six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Red Sox 13-1 on Thu...
Jul 29, 2021

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87
DETROIT (AP) - Famous for gazing over eyeglasses worn on the end of his nose, Carl Levin seemed at ease wherever he went, whether attending a college football game back home in Michigan or taking on a...
Jul 29, 2021

Hummer catches fire in hospital parking lot, cause unknown
PRINCE GEORGE - A hummer burst into flames late Wednesday afternoon in the University Hospital of Northern B.C's parking lot. "When our truck arrived we found an SUV with the engine compartment fully ...
Jul 29, 2021

ICBC urges caution over B.C. long weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - Whether you are heading out of town or staying local this long weekend, ICBC is reminding drivers to drive safely this weekend."When we look at the numbers we see an increase in crashe...
Jul 29, 2021

Toronto Raptors pick Florida State forward Scottie Barnes fourth overall in NBA draft
The Toronto Raptors selected Florida State forward Scottie Barnes with the fourth-overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday. The 19-year-old averaged 10.3 points and 4.1 assists last season and was named...
Jul 29, 2021

Removal of campfire ban sparks confusion, fuels outrage from some
PRINCE GEORGE - As of Wednesday, July 28, campfires were allowed once again in the PG Fire Centre.This comes as parts of BC's Interior require help from other countries and provinces as forest firefig...
Jul 29, 2021

Nanaimo Brain Injury Society receives provincial support
NANAIMO - Local individuals living with acquired brain injury will soon have better access to support services and programs.The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS) received $65,000 from the ministry o...
Jul 29, 2021