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Affordable housing opening in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Finding affordable housing is an ongoing issue across the nation. Recently the province, through BC Housing, bought a 36-unit building downtown for $15.6 million. Ravi Kahlon, Minister...
Aug 08, 2023

BCHL releases schedule for Showcase in Seattle
PRINCE GEORGE - The BCHL has announced the schedule for the 2023 league Showcase event in Seattle, Wash. Oct. 22 to 26.In partnership with the Seattle Kraken, this year's Showcase will take place at t...
Aug 08, 2023

One person treated for burns in Hart trailer fire
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue doused a vehicle fire Sunday night (August 6). The fire broke out at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the 3700-block of the Hart Highway. Upon arrival, crews from t...
Aug 08, 2023

Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'
EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...
Aug 08, 2023

Jose Bautista reflects on path to level of excellence with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championshi...
Aug 08, 2023

Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier wa...
Aug 08, 2023

Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work
VANCOUVER - A Canadian translator says she's reached a settlement with the British Museum over unauthorized use of her work. Vancouver-based Yilin Wang says the museum has agreed to compensate her for...
Aug 08, 2023

Andy Murray comes back after close first set at National Bank Open to advance
TORONTO - Britain's Andy Murray started his journey for a fourth National Bank Open title by defeating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in two sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0, on Tuesday. Murray, who secured titles ...
Aug 08, 2023

Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after straight set win
MONTREAL - Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Tuesday. Wozniacki dominated from the start, secu...
Aug 08, 2023

Moon mission with Canada's Jeremy Hansen remains on schedule for November 2024: NASA
WASHINGTON - Officials at NASA say the mission that will send a Canadian astronaut into lunar space for the first time is still on track to launch in November of next year. Mission specialist Jeremy H...
Aug 08, 2023