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Ridesharing launches in Vancouver as Prince George waits
PRINCE GEORGE - Now that Uber and Lyft have arrived in Vancouver, can ride sharing in Prince George be far behind? The founder and CEO of Uride hopes not. Cody Ruberto says he's happy that Uber has ma...
Jan 24, 2020
Canadian women defeat Ireland in opening match at New Zealand Sevens
HAMILTON, New Zealand - Canada captain Ghislaine Landry booted her 300th career conversion in a 24-7 win over Ireland at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday. Landry came into the tournament with 299...
Jan 24, 2020
Inuk elder honoured for helping the home front during Second World War
OTTAWA - Qapik Attagutsiak, a 99-year-old Inuk woman, will be the guest of honour at a ceremony Monday to recognize the little-known contribution by Inuit communities to help Canada and the Allie...
Jan 24, 2020
Former Carleton Ravens star Jeanty named BlackJacks' first head coach
OTTAWA - Osvaldo Jeanty is returning to Ottawa basketball. The expansion Ottawa BlackJacks hired Jeanty as the team's head coach on Friday, reuniting the former Carleton Ravens point guard with his me...
Jan 24, 2020
CBC making changes to four-host format of flagship news program 'The National'
TORONTO - The CBC is making changes to the four-host format of its flagship newscast "The National" in response to feedback from viewers. The public broadcaster said Wednesday that Adri...
Jan 24, 2020
Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games getting closer
VICTORIA-The Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games are right around the corner.Starting on February 20th and running until the 23rd, over 1,000 athletes from all over BC will compete in one of 15 differe...
Jan 24, 2020 Courtesy of City of Fort St. John
Ride-hailing begins in Metro Vancouver as Uber, Lyft launch service
VICTORIA - Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they are on the road in Metro Vancouver, less than a day after receiving long-awaited approval for operating licences. Uber activated its ...
Jan 24, 2020
NFL's Saints seek to shield PR help to church in sex crisis
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area's Roman...
Jan 24, 2020
Aird signs with Winnipeg's Valour FC, Petrasso lands at York 9 FC
TORONTO - Canadian international winger Fraser Aird, released by Scotland's Cove Rangers last month after an incident in the stands, has joined Winnipeg's Valour FC. Aird, a former Glasgow Ranger...
Jan 24, 2020
There's another Coldsnap headed our way and it starts tonight
PRINCE GEORGE-We just made it in the clear of last week's cold-snap...but there is another one headed our way!Coldsnap 2020 kicks off today, Friday, Jan.24th at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramada hotel. This fes...
Jan 24, 2020 Eliza Doyle (far left) has been playing music since 2002 and decided to start her own band after bouncing around from band to band for several years.