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Frac sand mine project proposed, 10km east of Bear Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - A new proposed project north of Prince George is only in the consultation stage right now, but the company who is proposing the mine project says it comes with a lot of promise.Vitreo ...
Aug 11, 2023

Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward Pius Suter to two-year contract
VANCOUVER - Free agent forward Pius Suter has signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $1.6 million. Sute...
Aug 11, 2023

Samsonova upsets Sabalenka to advance to quarterfinals at NBO in Montreal
MONTREAL - Liudmila Samsonova of Russia upset second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the National Bank Open quarterfinals on Friday. Samsonova, the tournament's 15th ...
Aug 11, 2023

Missing artifacts flagged by auditor recovered by Canadian Museum of History
OTTAWA - The Canadian Museum of History says five items of historic significance that were deemed missing during a recent investigation by the auditor general have been recovered. The Crown corporatio...
Aug 11, 2023

Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...
Aug 11, 2023

Wildlife sightings on the rise in August - RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE -Local Mounties say they've received an "unusually high number of calls" when it comes to bear sightings in August.The increase has prompted the RCMP to provide some tips on what to do i...
Aug 11, 2023

Davidovich Fokina advances to Toronto semifinals with win over McDonald
TORONTO - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is through to the semifinals at the men's National Bank Open after posting a 6-4, 6-2 win over American Mackenzie McDonald on Friday. The opportunistic Spaniard c...
Aug 11, 2023

Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'
VANCOUVER - Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island. Among the evacuees is British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Matth...
Aug 11, 2023

Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'
VANCOUVER - Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island. Among the evacuees is British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Matth...
Aug 11, 2023

Blue Jays starting pitcher Manoah sent to minors for second time this season
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season. The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to Triple-A Buff...
Aug 11, 2023