Prince George Citizen
Kym Gouchie heads to Juno Awards in a specially designed dress
The singer-songwriter is nominated for Children's Album of the Year
27 Mar 2025 15:27:06
Business in Vancouver
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as auto tariffs hurt GM, help Tesla and others
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is getting pulled in different directions Thursday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks, while better-than- ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is getting pulled in different directions Thursday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks, while better-than-expected data on the economy helps support the market.27 Mar 2025 15:11:28
Prince George Citizen
Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July
The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australi ...More ...
The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australian Steve Meehan.27 Mar 2025 15:00:20
Business in Vancouver
Biggest non-mining mergers and acquisitions of 2024
Ranked by dollar value of the deal in CAD. Published March 24, 2025. Sources: Interviews with companies below, agents and/or advisers and BIV research. Foreign currency has been converted using Bank o ...More ...
Ranked by dollar value of the deal in CAD. Published March 24, 2025. Sources: Interviews with companies below, agents and/or advisers and BIV research. Foreign currency has been converted using Bank of Canada's closing rate on date of deal closure.27 Mar 2025 15:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong to run as independent in federal election
Mike de Jong, one of B.C.'s longest-serving MLAs, has announced he'll be running in the federal election, after he says he was rejected by the Conservative Party. ...More ...
Mike de Jong, one of B.C.'s longest-serving MLAs, has announced he'll be running in the federal election, after he says he was rejected by the Conservative Party.
27 Mar 2025 14:40:46
Prince George Citizen
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as auto tariffs weigh and encouraging economic data help
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is getting pulled in different directions on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation pushes some automakers downward, while encouraging data on th ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is getting pulled in different directions on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation pushes some automakers downward, while encouraging data on the economy helps support the market.27 Mar 2025 14:13:29
The Orca
Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom
Research Co. polling shows many are willing to pay more for local produce but remain uncertain about food security
27 Mar 2025 14:00:00
Georgia Straight
Meet the people fighting for supportive housing in Whistler
“I don’t always want to live at home.”
27 Mar 2025 14:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Opening day is here: Juan Soto debuts, Paul Skenes vs Sandy Alcántara, and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto , Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams, Paul Skenes makes his first opening-day start at age 22 and Sandy Alcántara returns from Tommy John surgery.
27 Mar 2025 13:54:02
Prince George Citizen
Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower after latest tariff escalation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are falling following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in early trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Averag ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are falling following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in early trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 190 points, or 0.27 Mar 2025 13:37:29
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Canada PM calls Trump tariffs a 'direct attack;' Trump downplays Signal exposure
Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a ‘direct attack’ on Canada, but he'll need to see the details before taking retaliatory measures.
27 Mar 2025 13:14:13
Prince George Citizen
San Antonio and Detroit are among the U.S. cities most vulnerable to tariffs: report
OTTAWA — San Antonio, Detroit and Kansas City are the three American cities most vulnerable to a trade war, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The research looked at 41 cities in ...More ...
OTTAWA — San Antonio, Detroit and Kansas City are the three American cities most vulnerable to a trade war, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The research looked at 41 cities in the U.S.27 Mar 2025 13:00:09
Business in Vancouver
Vancouver tourism hits right note with Juno Awards
From the Junos to FIFA World Cup, industry looks to convert visits into economic activity
27 Mar 2025 13:00:00
CBC British Columbia
From the suburbs to the stage: 2 of this year's Juno nominees for best country album are rooted in B.C.
It’ll be a relatively quick commute into downtown Vancouver for two of the five country artists vying for best country album of the year at the Juno Awards on Sunday. ...More ...
It’ll be a relatively quick commute into downtown Vancouver for two of the five country artists vying for best country album of the year at the Juno Awards on Sunday.
27 Mar 2025 13:00:00
Prince George Citizen
A capsule look at the 13 teams set to compete at the world men's curling championship
MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brad Jacobs and his Alberta-based team will represent Canada at the BKT Tires World Men's Curling Championship starting Saturday at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
27 Mar 2025 12:57:44
Prince George Citizen
Salman Rushdie's first book of fiction since his stabbing will be published in November
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie has a collection of novellas and short stories coming out this fall, his first published fiction since being stabbed repeatedly and hospitalized in 2022.
27 Mar 2025 12:47:42
The Tyee
More Than 300,000 Alberta Workers Form a United Front
Bracing for Trump-triggered instability, 26 labour unions declare a ‘Solidarity Pact.’
27 Mar 2025 12:37:00
Prince George Citizen
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured, all Russians
CAIRO (AP) — Six people died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine carrying 45 passengers sank off the Egyptian coast Thursday, said provincial officials.
27 Mar 2025 12:20:29
Prince George Citizen
Carney detours federal election campaign to deal with Trump's auto tariffs
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
27 Mar 2025 12:15:24
Prince George Citizen
Stock market today: Wall Street's slide extends after Trump raises tariffs on auto imports
Wall Street pointed lower in premarket trading Thursday after President Donald Trump announced he will slap 25% tariffs on imported cars. Futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.
27 Mar 2025 12:01:00
CBC British Columbia
Documents suggest B.C.'s hydrogen plans under threat as uncertainty halts 'large-scale' projects
Documents released through a freedom of information request reveal that B.C.'s former energy minister was told last September that at least seven "large-scale hydrogen projects" were being cancelled o ...More ...
Documents released through a freedom of information request reveal that B.C.'s former energy minister was told last September that at least seven "large-scale hydrogen projects" were being cancelled or paused because of issues including electricity supply, high cost and transportation.
27 Mar 2025 12:00:00
CBC British Columbia
B.C. city buys health clinic to help community retain and recruit new doctors
Dawson Creek is looking at team care to serve the needs of the community. ...More ...
Dawson Creek is looking at team care to serve the needs of the community.
27 Mar 2025 11:00:00
Prince George Citizen
NBA teams set to hear more about league's plans for future European involvement
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA teams will be briefed Thursday on the league's ongoing quest to further align with FIBA and expand its role in European basketball . The briefing will be part of the day's sessio ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA teams will be briefed Thursday on the league's ongoing quest to further align with FIBA and expand its role in European basketball . The briefing will be part of the day's session at the league's Board of Governors meeting.27 Mar 2025 10:01:06
Prince George Citizen
Stock market today: Global shares sag after Trump raises tariffs on auto imports
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly sagged Thursday, after President Donald Trump announced he will slap 25% tariffs on imported cars. Trump said he was raising duties on auto imports to encourage mor ...More ...
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly sagged Thursday, after President Donald Trump announced he will slap 25% tariffs on imported cars. Trump said he was raising duties on auto imports to encourage more manufacturing in the U.S.27 Mar 2025 09:57:59
Prince George Citizen
New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that Canadians are feeling less anxious about losing their jobs as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his trade war with Canada and much of the world.
27 Mar 2025 08:00:19
The Tyee
Yuriy’s Notebook: Finding Work in Dark Alleys
I arrived from Ukraine proud of my skills. I had to add humility to my resume. Third in a series.
27 Mar 2025 07:10:00
The Tyee
BC Conservative Candidate Targets Great Bear Marine Protection Plan
Advocates say Indigenous protected areas will increase economic opportunities.
27 Mar 2025 07:10:00
Prince George Citizen
In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warning
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real cond ...More ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.27 Mar 2025 07:08:41
Prince George Citizen
Vancouver Canucks earn crucial win over New York Islanders in hunt for playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night. Aatu Raty, Derek For ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night. Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort and Teddy Blueger also scored for Vancouver.27 Mar 2025 06:30:35
Prince George Citizen
Jason Robertson drives Stars' 4-3 win over Oilers with natural hat trick
EDMONTON — Jason Robertson has ramped up his production lately for the Dallas Stars.
27 Mar 2025 06:26:48
Prince George Citizen
Los Angeles plays Brooklyn, seeks 4th straight road win
Los Angeles Clippers (41-31, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (23-50, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Brooklyn aiming ...More ...
Los Angeles Clippers (41-31, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (23-50, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Brooklyn aiming to extend its three-game road winning streak.27 Mar 2025 06:04:07
Prince George Citizen
Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Washington
Indiana Pacers (42-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -11; over/under ...More ...
Indiana Pacers (42-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -11; over/under is 236.27 Mar 2025 06:04:07
Prince George Citizen
Phoenix visits Minnesota, looks to end road slide
Phoenix Suns (35-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (41-32, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m.
27 Mar 2025 06:04:04
Prince George Citizen
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Wednesday's Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 5, N.Y.
27 Mar 2025 05:44:11
CBC British Columbia
People getting dangerously close to seal lions in Nanaimo
With the herring spawn in full swing, sea lions are popping up along Vancouver Island's coast. And the phenomenon has curious viewers in Nanaimo getting dangerously close to the large marine mammals. ...More ...
With the herring spawn in full swing, sea lions are popping up along Vancouver Island's coast. And the phenomenon has curious viewers in Nanaimo getting dangerously close to the large marine mammals. Claire Palmer has more.
27 Mar 2025 05:31:45
Prince George Citizen
Porzingis scores 30 points, Celtics rout Suns 132-102 for 7th straight victory
PHOENIX (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics blew past the Phoenix Suns 132-102 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. The Suns ha ...More ...
PHOENIX (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics blew past the Phoenix Suns 132-102 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. The Suns had a four-game winning streak snapped.27 Mar 2025 04:34:45
Prince George Citizen
Cougars vs. Winterhawks: This WHL rivalry is real
Playoff fever building with Portland coming to CN Centre this weekend to start best-of-seven series
27 Mar 2025 03:57:17
Prince George Citizen
Jokic gets a triple-double in his return to lead Nuggets past Bucks 127-117
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his first game back in nearly two weeks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesd ...More ...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his first game back in nearly two weeks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.27 Mar 2025 03:46:32
Prince George Citizen
LeBron James has big finish to lift Lakers past Pacers and extend record scoring streak
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James started the fourth quarter Wednesday in danger of failing to extend his NBA record for consecutive double-digit scoring games. He finished it with yet another crowni ...More ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James started the fourth quarter Wednesday in danger of failing to extend his NBA record for consecutive double-digit scoring games. He finished it with yet another crowning achievement.27 Mar 2025 03:34:03
Prince George Citizen
Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion
As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental.
27 Mar 2025 03:00:00
CBC British Columbia
'Beyond devastating': Tributes pour in for 3 heli-skiers killed in southeastern B.C. avalanche
Tributes are pouring in for three heli-skiers who died Monday after an avalanche in southeastern B.C. swept them away. The three men were from Whistler, Kaslo and Idaho. ...More ...
Tributes are pouring in for three heli-skiers who died Monday after an avalanche in southeastern B.C. swept them away. The three men were from Whistler, Kaslo and Idaho.
27 Mar 2025 02:11:42
Prince George Citizen
Clippers prevent Knicks from clinching a playoff spot with 126-113 victory
NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a playoff berth wit ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.27 Mar 2025 02:01:43
Prince George Citizen
Orlando Robinson scores 23 points in the Raptors' 116-86 victory over the Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Robinson had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 12 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors rout the Brooklyn Nets 116-86 on Wednesday night.
27 Mar 2025 02:01:21
Business in Vancouver
Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize
After a long campaign by UFCW Local 1518, drivers have cast ballots on certification.
27 Mar 2025 02:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits the El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held
TECOLUCA, El Salvador (AP) — U.S.
27 Mar 2025 01:59:53
Prince George Citizen
Man caught with semiautomatic rifle and ammo pleads guilty
Police first noticed him after he ignored a stop sign while on a BMX bike
27 Mar 2025 01:56:15
Prince George Citizen
Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air condi ...More ...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air conditioning, which could cost billions.27 Mar 2025 01:37:03
CBC British Columbia
Avalanche closes Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C.
Highway 99 will be closed for nearly 10 kilometres north of Pemberton, B.C., overnight on Wednesday after a partial avalanche buried the roadway in snow, the Ministry of Transportation says. ...More ...
Highway 99 will be closed for nearly 10 kilometres north of Pemberton, B.C., overnight on Wednesday after a partial avalanche buried the roadway in snow, the Ministry of Transportation says.
27 Mar 2025 01:06:29
Prince George Citizen
United Way puts out call for help to combat food insecurity in Prince George
Funds will support the development of a new regional community food hub
27 Mar 2025 01:02:35