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Philadelphia takes on Miami, aims to break 6-game skid

Miami Heat (32-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-50, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup wit ...
More ...Miami Heat (32-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-50, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup with Miami after losing six games in a row.

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Prince George Citizen

Bulls face the Mavericks on 4-game win streak

Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (33-40, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to keep its four-game win st ...
More ...Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (33-40, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Bulls take on Dallas.

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Prince George Citizen

Utah takes on Denver, aims to end 4-game slide

Utah Jazz (16-58, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-28, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -17.5; over/under is 238.

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Prince George Citizen

San Antonio takes on Boston, seeks 4th straight home win

Boston Celtics (54-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-41, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Prince George Citizen

Sacramento visits Orlando on 4-game road slide

Sacramento Kings (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (35-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 5 p.m.

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Prince George Citizen

Cleveland visits Detroit, aims for 60th victory of season

Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (41-32, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -6.5; over/under ...
More ...Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (41-32, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -6.5; over/under is 230.

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Prince George Citizen

Jackson, Grizzlies square off against the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (44-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-29, fifth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Prince George Citizen

Oklahoma City faces Indiana, seeks 9th straight win

Indiana Pacers (43-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (61-12, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Prince George Citizen

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary of up to 680,000 Australian dollars ($428,000), plus free rent and a car, to attract ...
More ...WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary of up to 680,000 Australian dollars ($428,000), plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate.

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Prince George Citizen

Giddey's halfcourt shot gives Bulls a buzzer-beating win, a night after the Lakers had their own

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey could feel it as soon as the ball left his fingertips . In a flash, teammates were mobbing him.

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CBC British Columbia

Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by UBC researchers

An anti-violence activist says the invention, which can detect drugs within 30 seconds, aims to make the stir sticks ubiquitous in bars, clubs and pubs, so every single drink served comes with a safet ...
More ...A researcher holds a stir stick.

An anti-violence activist says the invention, which can detect drugs within 30 seconds, aims to make the stir sticks ubiquitous in bars, clubs and pubs, so every single drink served comes with a safety test.

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Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?
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Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?

Certification programs aim to use consumer pressure to ensure better conditions. Worker advocates are skeptical.

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Dallas goalie DeSmith shines in Stars
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Dallas goalie DeSmith shines in Stars' 5-2 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Dallas Stars goalie Casey DeSmith made 46 saves in a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

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Prince George Citizen

Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump's anti-DEI campaign

The Trump administration has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC ...
More ...The Trump administration has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

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Ovechkin leads entire Capitals team in tribute to Wild
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Ovechkin leads entire Capitals team in tribute to Wild's Fleury with special postgame handshake line

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin didn't score for Washington, staying at 889 career goals and six away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record . Ovechkin did initiate a memorable moment on ...
More ...ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin didn't score for Washington, staying at 889 career goals and six away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record . Ovechkin did initiate a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota on Thursday night, though.

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Prince George Citizen

Josh Giddey's halfcourt heave at the buzzer gives Bulls 119-117 win over the Lakers

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Th ...
More ...CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

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Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk
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Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk 'irreparable damage' to US automakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle, adding that the proposed ...
More ...WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle, adding that the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S.

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Prince George Citizen

Josh Giddey's halfcourt buzzer-beater caps wild Bulls win over Lakers

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Th ...
More ...CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

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A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump
Prince George Citizen

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S.

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Prince George Citizen

Wild beat NHL-best Capitals 4-2 behind Matt Boldy's go-ahead goal in 2nd period

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Boldy had the go-ahead goal and an assist in the second period for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

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Prince George Citizen

Michkov leads Flyers past Canadiens 6-4 in first game after Tortorella's firing

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers got off to fast start in their first game after coach John Tortorella's morning firing , beating the Montre ...
More ...PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers got off to fast start in their first game after coach John Tortorella's morning firing , beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Thursday night.

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Unruly patient restricted from visiting hospital
Prince George Citizen

Unruly patient restricted from visiting hospital

She was sentenced after making racial comments and attacking cars with her cane

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Prince George Citizen

Jarrett Allen's 29 points, Donovan Mitchell's 14 assists lift Cavaliers to 124-116 win over Spurs

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 29 points, Donovan Mitchell had a career-high 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked more comfortable back home, holding off the San Antoni ...
More ...CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 29 points, Donovan Mitchell had a career-high 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked more comfortable back home, holding off the San Antonio Spurs 124-116 on Thursday night.

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Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with
Prince George Citizen

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance “ ...
More ...WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology," the late

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Prince George Citizen

Arenado homers and Gray pitches Cardinals past Twins 5-3 in rain-delayed opener

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lars Nootbaar homered and Sonny Gray pitched five solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in their rain-delayed opener Thursday.

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Cam Smith delivers donuts and key hit for Houston Astros in MLB debut
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Cam Smith delivers donuts and key hit for Houston Astros in MLB debut

HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith brought three dozen Shipley's glazed donuts to his Houston Astros teammates Thursday morning before his major league debut.

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Juan Soto strikes out with 2 on to end Mets debut and 3-1 loss to Astros
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Juan Soto strikes out with 2 on to end Mets debut and 3-1 loss to Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — With a chance to make a late splash in his New York Mets debut, Juan Soto came up empty.

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Pine Centre pop-up aims to get Prince George emergency-ready
Prince George Citizen

Pine Centre pop-up aims to get Prince George emergency-ready

Learn what to do if a wildfire approaches this weekend

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BC cabinet minister talks downtown safety on Prince George visit
Prince George Citizen

BC cabinet minister talks downtown safety on Prince George visit

Terry Yung, a former police officer, said he sees similarities between the situation here and Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

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Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky
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Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.

5 hours ago

CBC British Columbia

TransLink announces 4% fare increase for 2025

The transit authority says the increase is so it can continue providing services that people rely on in the face of a $600 million operational shortfall expected next year. ...
More ...Commuters pass through a TransLink fare gate at Waterfront Station in Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

The transit authority says the increase is so it can continue providing services that people rely on in the face of a $600 million operational shortfall expected next year.

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Prince George Citizen

Canada's O'Neill extends opening day home run streak with three-run shot in Toronto

TORONTO — At this point Tyler O'Neill isn't even trying to hit home runs on opening day, it just sort of happens.

6 hours ago

Prince George Citizen

Liam Hendriks opens season on IL, again delaying reliever's debut with the Boston Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Liam Hendriks was placed on the 15-day injured list before Boston's season opener Thursday at Texas because of elbow inflammation, again delaying the right-handed reliever's ...
More ...ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Liam Hendriks was placed on the 15-day injured list before Boston's season opener Thursday at Texas because of elbow inflammation, again delaying the right-handed reliever's debut with the Red Sox after being on their roster a

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Reliance announces plans to convert Vancouver office building to hotel
Business in Vancouver

Reliance announces plans to convert Vancouver office building to hotel

Project would convert an office building at the corner of West Cordova and Thurlow streets into an 180-room hotel

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Prince George Citizen

A 'more mature' Tim Anderson returns to Chicago's South Side with the Los Angeles Angels

CHICAGO (AP) — It was opening day for Tim Anderson — and a bit of closure. Anderson made his Los Angeles Angels debut when they faced the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

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Prince George Citizen

Hader strikes out Soto with 2 on to save Astros' 3-1 win over Mets

HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched seven scoreless innings and Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.

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Prince George Citizen

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with “divisive narratives� ...
More ...WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.

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Prince George Citizen

Orioles OF Tyler O'Neill homers on opening day for sixth straight year, extending own record

TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run off Toronto's José Berríos in the third inning of Thursday’s game at Toronto, extending his major league reco ...
More ...TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run off Toronto's José Berríos in the third inning of Thursday’s game at Toronto, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day.

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Prince George Citizen

Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill key Padres' big 7th-inning rally past Braves 7-4 on opening day

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets’ tying homer kicked off the Padres’ four-run rally in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrill drove in four runs and San Diego beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 ...
More ...SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets’ tying homer kicked off the Padres’ four-run rally in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrill drove in four runs and San Diego beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Thursday on opening day. Fernando Tatís Jr.

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Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
Prince George Citizen

Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signatur ...
More ...ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature.

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Prince George Citizen

How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.

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Prince George Citizen

O'Neill extends opening day streak as O's swat first-game record six homers, rout Blue Jays 12-2

TORONTO (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day, and the Baltimore Orioles hit a franchise record six opening ...
More ...TORONTO (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day, and the Baltimore Orioles hit a franchise record six opening day home runs to rout the Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday.

7 hours ago

Prince George Citizen

Wilmer Flores' 3-run homer in the 9th inning propels Giants to 6-4 victory over Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) — Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona� ...
More ...CINCINNATI (AP) — Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona’s debut as Reds manager.

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Prince George Citizen

Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disc ...
More ...EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disclose the location.

7 hours ago

Prince George Citizen

Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport him

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined to immediately block the U.S. government from taking steps to deport a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked over his participation in ...
More ...SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined to immediately block the U.S. government from taking steps to deport a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked over his participation in campus demonstrations. U.S.

7 hours ago

Prince George Citizen

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them tra ...
More ...LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into th

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Prince George Citizen

Cedric Mullins's five RBIs leads Orioles past Blue Jays 12-2 in Toronto's home opener

TORONTO — Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's openi ...
More ...TORONTO — Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's opening day. Tyler O'Neill of Burnaby, B.C.

7 hours ago

Vancouver police launched 1,826 drone flights in 2024
Business in Vancouver

Vancouver police launched 1,826 drone flights in 2024

Supt. Don Chapman: "We're not interested in looking in people's windows or anything like that."

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