CBC British Columbia
Who's protecting the 'beautiful, happy children' growing up online in influencer videos?
There's a growing backlash to sharenting, the trend of sharing your kid's life online — especially for profit. But as Utah joins the list of U.S. states legislating protections for the children of i ...More ...
There's a growing backlash to sharenting, the trend of sharing your kid's life online — especially for profit. But as Utah joins the list of U.S. states legislating protections for the children of influencers, some observers say Canada's laws are lagging.
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
South Asian music will gets its due at Junos this weekend, reflecting rising popularity in Canada
For the first time, the Juno Awards are recognizing South Asian artists with a dedicated category: South Asian music recording of the year. It comes amid the music's growing popularity and increasing ...More ...
For the first time, the Juno Awards are recognizing South Asian artists with a dedicated category: South Asian music recording of the year. It comes amid the music's growing popularity and increasing interest in non-English-language content.
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
From taboo to tactic: How strategic voting could shake up this election
Strategic voting, once a taboo for New Democrats, is resurfacing as party faithfuls — including Tom Mulcair and a former top aide to ex-premier Rachel Notley — openly talk about voting Liberal to ...More ...
Strategic voting, once a taboo for New Democrats, is resurfacing as party faithfuls — including Tom Mulcair and a former top aide to ex-premier Rachel Notley — openly talk about voting Liberal to stop a Conservative win.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Violent earthquakes rock Southeast Asia, prompting evacuations in Thailand and Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok police say a high-rise building under construction collapsed when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Thai capital midday on Friday, and possible casualties are not yet known.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul
A little-known federal agency that touches the lives of people across the United States by funding the 988 crisis line, naloxone distribution and addiction treatment may be weakened and possibly elimi ...More ...
A little-known federal agency that touches the lives of people across the United States by funding the 988 crisis line, naloxone distribution and addiction treatment may be weakened and possibly eliminated in the proposed overhaul of the U.S.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the Dodgers
The New York Yankees showed they can still win with a little scruff on their chins while Baltimore's Tyler O'Neill might be the best player on Earth during the first game of the season.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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 230.3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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 ...
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.
3 months ago
Business in Vancouver
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.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.
3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Unruly patient restricted from visiting hospital
She was sentenced after making racial comments and attacking cars with her cane
3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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 late3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Pine Centre pop-up aims to get Prince George emergency-ready
Learn what to do if a wildfire approaches this weekend
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
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.
3 months 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 ...
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months 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 a3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.3 months 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.3 months ago