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Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of post-season futility, riding Chad Pinder's go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated costly walks by Chicago's relievers to ra...
Oct 01, 2020
Economic recovery front and centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Economic recovery was front and centre at this year's Union of BC Municipalities convention, which was held virtually due to the COVID pandemic."Across BC, we need help," says Brian Fr...
Oct 01, 2020
Dr. Geoff Payne's term extended
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia Board of Governors extended the term of Interim President Geoff Payne by two years. The Board, whose members voted unanimously in support of...
Oct 01, 2020
Sikh community donates $24,000 to Fort St. James Hospital
Fort St. James - The Fort St. James Sikh community has donated $24,000 to the Stuart Lake Hospital. This afternoon, (Thursday) officials from the Sikh Gurdwara (Singh Gursikh Temple) donated $24,000 t...
Oct 01, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 82 in B.C.
VICTORIA-There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health for a total of 317 since the start of the pandemic.Provincially, 82 new cases of the virus were reported this afternoon (Oct. 1) includ...
Oct 01, 2020
AP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coach
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Doc Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try and lead the Sixers to their...
Oct 01, 2020
RCMP eases mask policy for bearded members, allows return to front line in some cases
OTTAWA - The RCMP has eased restrictions that sidelined bearded officers, including some Sikh and Muslim members, from front-line policing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Difficulties with properly fitt...
Oct 01, 2020
Canadian linebacker Ogbongbemiga off to solid start with Oklahoma State Cowboys squad
The other Canadian starter on Oklahoma State University's football squad is off to solid start. Chuba Hubbard, a running back from Sherwood Park, Alta., garnered plenty of headlines at OSU last year a...
Oct 01, 2020
Bylaws Officers and CO's plan to join forces.
. PRINCE GEORGE - 45 bears have been killed in Prince George this year because they posed a threat to public safety. The city of Prince George and the Conservation Officer Service are joining forces t...
Oct 01, 2020
Hong Kong police arrest 60 for protesting on China holiday
Hong Kong police arrested at least 60 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China's National Day holiday Thursday after crowds gathered on the streets of a popular shopping district chanting...
Oct 01, 2020