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Son remembers 'tough lady' who died from COVID-19 in Calgary care home
CALGARY - Rita Owen died in a Calgary care home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday never knowing she'd contracted COVID-19. "At her age, I just wanted her to enjoy what time she had and not worry," ...
Apr 17, 2020

Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return
After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...
Apr 17, 2020

Masich Stadium gets new scoreboard, upgrades underway
PRINCE GEORGE-A new scoreboard is being installed at Masich Place Stadium, today (Apr.17) and renovations to the Stadium will continue through the spring.The new scoreboard features an 11 by 16 foot e...
Apr 17, 2020 Photo Courtesy: City of Prince George

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions
Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...
Apr 17, 2020

B.C.'s COVID-19 cases have plateaued, say health officials
VICTORIA-Some good news came today out of modelling data shared by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix this morning.According to Dr. Henry we are seeing the fla...
Apr 17, 2020

Union wants government to curtail grocery trips to slow COVID-19 spread
CALGARY - Western Canada's largest private-sector union is proposing that people be limited to one trip to the grocery store each week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 a...
Apr 17, 2020

Kings reflect on the anniversary of their Championship win
It was the culmination of an incredible ride in the BCHL playoffs as one year ago today (Friday) the Kings hoisted the Fred Page Cup."Being on such a run it was kind of funny and entering Game 4 in Ve...
Apr 17, 2020

'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...
Apr 17, 2020

Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families
For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism. Sure, the stadiums and arenas will be...
Apr 17, 2020

Province announces more online tools for K-12 students to support social, emotional well-being
VICTORIA-The Province announced new, free virtual education programs for students, parents and educators aimed at supporting the social and emotional well-being of elementary and highschool students d...
Apr 17, 2020 Photo Courtesy: Atracurium1 | Dreamstime.com