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UNBC Women's basketball season recap
PRINCE GEORGE- The UNBC Women's basketball season has come to an end.While the season didn't end the way the team would have liked, losing to the nationally ranked UFV Cascades in the Canada West play...
Mar 2, 2023

Canada claims double gold on world speedskating championship opening day
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada opened the world speedskating championship with a pair of gold medals. The men and women won the team sprints to kick off the four-day championship in Heerenveen, Neth...
Mar 2, 2023

Survey shows that almost half of Canadians support a cause or charity on a regular basis
PRINCE GEORGE - We've all heard of the adage, there are two things in life that are certain, death and taxes. A new Environics survey reveals that almost half of Canadians support a cause or charity o...
Mar 2, 2023

Ottawa Redblacks appoint Nadia Doucoure as offensive qualify control coach
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks appointed Nadia Doucoure as an offensive qualify control coach Thursday. Doucoure served as a scout with Ottawa last year after participating in the franchise's Women in ...
Mar 2, 2023

RCMP, ICBC have new tool to fight distracted driving
PRINCE GEORGE - The local RCMP has a new tool in its toolbox to cut down on distracted drivers. And its not what many would expect. It's a bus. "We're always looking for unique ways to educate the pub...
Mar 2, 2023

Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada says it made a mistake in failing to give notice of a fundraiser held by disqualified leadership contestant Patrick Brown. Spokeswoman Sarah Fischer says the ...
Mar 2, 2023

Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal
MONTREAL - A Quebec man found guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews is seeking leave to appeal his conviction. Gabriel Sohier Chaput's lawyer wrote in an application for permission to appea...
Mar 2, 2023

Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
They've been longtime teammates at the University of Guelph, but receiver Clark Barnes and defensive back Siriman Bagayogo will be all business at the CFL combine. Both players will attend the combine...
Mar 2, 2023

Oilers acquire veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Nick Bjugstad and defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and blue-liner Michael Kesselring on Thurs...
Mar 2, 2023

Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is predicting a $48.2-million surplus in 2023 with a budget promising cash for housing, health care, infrastructure and inflation relief. The document, tabled by Fina...
Mar 2, 2023