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Thanks to hard work and timely inspiration, Wolfpack rise up rugby league ranks
TORONTO - In advance of the Million Pound Game, Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott had team performance analyst Chris O'Connor put together a video. It combined disappointing moments from 201...
Oct 06, 2019
Timberwolves men's soccer team shutout in Langley
It was a tough day on the pitch Saturday for the UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer team.They fell 2-0 in Langley to Trinity Western in the 2nd half of the weekend doubleheader.The loss drops the men's te...
Oct 06, 2019
Lawyers expect multi-day bail hearing in complex RCMP secrets case
OTTAWA - Lawyers anticipate a long bail hearing for an RCMP employee charged with breaching the official-secrets law. Cameron Jay Ortis, who was arrested three weeks ago, made his fourth appearance in...
Oct 06, 2019
Residents come out in droves for 15th Junk in the Trunk event
Mother nature cooperated Saturday morning for the 15th Junk in the Trunk event which took place in the parking lot of the CN Centre.The event, which happens twice a year, provides a chance for residen...
Oct 06, 2019
Spruce Kings drop high scoring affair at BCHL showcase
The Prince George Spruce Kings are coming back from the Bauer BCHL Showcase following a tough 7-4 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday afternoon.Trail's Kyle Budvarson opened the scoring 15:42 into...
Oct 06, 2019 (photo credit to the Prince George Spruce Kings Twitter)
Police can't arrest to stop only potential disorder, Supreme Court rules
OTTAWA - Police do not have the power to arrest someone who is acting lawfully simply to prevent a possible outbreak of violence or disorder, the Supreme Court of Canada decided Friday. According to t...
Oct 06, 2019
Friends of Mexico's "Prince of Song" pay respects in Miami
MIAMI - Relatives of the late Mexican crooner known as Jose Jose and Latin American entertainment celebrities have gathered at a funeral home in Miami to pay respects to Mexico's "Prince of Song." The...
Oct 06, 2019
Aerosmith named MusiCares' 2020 Person of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...
Oct 06, 2019
Cougars defuse Rockets to earn first win of the campaign
The monkey is off the Prince George Cougars back.After a tough loss Friday night at the hands of the Kelowna Rockets at the CN Centre, the Cougars bounced back Saturday with a 4-1 win in front of the ...
Oct 06, 2019 (photo credit to Brett Cullen)
John Buchanan, folksy Nova Scotia premier who held office for 12 years, dies at 88
HALIFAX - Former Nova Scotia premier John Buchanan, whose political charm propelled his Progressive Conservatives to four consecutive majority governments, has died in Halifax at the age of 88. Buchan...
Oct 06, 2019