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Desjardins looks to bring winning ways back to Northern Caps
The Northern Capitals are among the many hockey teams eagerly awaiting their return to the ice this August. The female Major Midget team kicks off tryouts on Friday night and will see their fourth hea...
Aug 15, 2019
Elvis admirers remember his death 42 years ago with vigil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Elvis Presley fans carrying lit candles in the Tennessee night are visiting the rock 'n' roll icon's grave at Graceland during the annual vigil commemorating his death 42 years ago. P...
Aug 15, 2019
Reports: Forward Kelly Olynyk out for Canada at upcoming FIBA World Cup
Forward Kelly Olynyk will reportedly be unable to compete for Canada at the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Several media reports say that Olynyk will be sidelined by a knee injury he sustained last wee...
Aug 15, 2019
S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea's military said Friday North Korea fired more projectiles into the sea to extend a recent streak of weapons tests believed to be aimed at pressuring Washington ...
Aug 15, 2019
Tourism PG seeing significantly more tourists this summer
PRINCE GEORGE- The decrease in wildfires this summer has benefitted the tourism sector in Prince George. Destination BC has seen record breaking numbers, with about a 20 per cent increase in tourists ...
Aug 15, 2019
Mediation time set for BCTF, BC government
PRINCE GEORGE - A new deal between the BC Teachers' Federation and BC government would mean stability for Northern BC schools, according to Joanne Hapke, President of the PG District Teachers' Associa...
Aug 15, 2019
Province announces free driver training for Indigenous peoples in the North
TERRACE - The provincial government has announced free driver training for Indigenous peoples in northern B.C.The Province says more than 1,000 people will benefit in Indigenous communities in B.C.'s ...
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$700 earrings stolen and returned, a robbery with a happy ending
PRINCE GEORGE-Pepper Tree Hair Studio owner, Shannon Wright was subject to a break and enter earlier this week, one with a bit of a happy ending.Early, Wednesday morning Wright says she awoke to a cal...
Aug 15, 2019 These earrings were stolen from Pepper Tree Hair Studio on Wednesday morning and were estimated at $700 at the time they were purchased by store owner Shannon Wright. (Courtesy of Shannon Wright)
LA Opera to investigate Placido Domingo over accusations
SAN FRANCISCO - Two music companies cancelled appearances by Placido Domingo and the Los Angeles Opera said Tuesday it would launch an investigation in response to an Associated Press story in which n...
Aug 15, 2019
Quebecer among LGBTQ creators suing YouTube alleging discrimination
MONTREAL - A Canadian is among a group of LGBTQ content creators who have launched a class action lawsuit against YouTube in the United States, alleging the popular video-sharing website is censoring ...
Aug 15, 2019