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Capitals Captain headed to the maritimes
It was a memorable final season of minor hockey for Northern Capitals Captain Paige Outhouse.Not only did the pride of Williams Lake lead the Capitals to an 18-12-2 record, but it was her best year of...
Apr 30, 2020
Significant improvements to bridges and wood-box culverts, finds investigation
VICTORIA-According to a new report bridges and culverts across the province have seen significant improvements since the last time a similar investigation was conducted in 2014.The Forest Practices Bo...
Apr 30, 2020 Photo Courtesy: Jcsierrah77 | Dreamstime.com
Global philanthropists, experts call for COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
OTTAWA - Leading philanthropists and immunization experts say the world lacks the ability to properly manufacture, finance and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, even if one were found by the end of the y...
Apr 30, 2020
Leafs' Campbell 'jealous' of Matthews' setup, working to improve during pause
Jack Campbell has been diligently working out in Los Angeles during the NHL pause. The Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie identified flexibility as an area of weakness to focus on without access ic...
Apr 30, 2020
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR announced Thursday that it will resume its season without fans starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with the premier Cup Series racing three more times in a...
Apr 30, 2020
Three month stumpage fee deferral for forestry sector
VICTORIA-The B.C. government announced the deferral of their Stumpage fee to help aid the forestry sector through the COVID-19 crisis.Stumpage is the fee that operators pay the Province to harvest, bu...
Apr 30, 2020 Photo Courtesy: Canadian Press
Half of Canadians report a worsening of their mental health
PRINCE GEORGE - The local branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association have experienced an increase of self-referrals for their BounceBack program.According to Executive Director Maureen Davis, ...
Apr 30, 2020
Drive-In trivia helps fight isolation blues
PRINCE GEORGE - A local man, who recently found himself unemployed because of COVID-19, has discovered a way to keep himself busy and others entertained during the pandemic. Weekly, Dave Horton hosts ...
Apr 30, 2020
Toronto FC agrees to new long-term contract with midfielder Marky Delgado
Toronto FC has reached agreement on a new long-term deal with midfielder Marky Delgado. Just 24, the Californian has already played 182 MLS regular-season and playoff games with all but 37 of those in...
Apr 30, 2020
McDermott says there's nothing wrong with errors, as long as you learn from them
Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott doesn't mind errors. And when it comes to coaching, more is actually less for the former England and Great Britain international. McDermott, one of the most succ...
Apr 30, 2020