Prince George Citizen
Prince George RCMP find drugs and cash after routine traffic stop
Two people arrested, $14,000 and 97 grams of fentanyl seized
27 Mar 2025 00:56:00
Prince George Citizen
Mount Robson Park's Berg Lake Trail set to reopen
Campsite reservations will be accepted starting April 2
27 Mar 2025 00:53:00
Prince George Citizen
Catcher Cal Raleigh and Mariners agree to $105 million, 6-year contract
SEATTLE (AP) — Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $105 million, six-year contract on Wednesday. Raleigh's deal supersedes a $5.6 million, one-year agreement on Jan. 9 that avoi ...More ...
SEATTLE (AP) — Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $105 million, six-year contract on Wednesday. Raleigh's deal supersedes a $5.6 million, one-year agreement on Jan. 9 that avoided salary arbitration.27 Mar 2025 00:39:58
Prince George Citizen
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds
Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
27 Mar 2025 00:37:52
Prince George Citizen
Rivers offers support for Lillard and says it will take multiple players to replace his production
DENVER (AP) — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers expressed confidence that the Bucks could remain competitive without Damian Lillard but acknowledged it would take multiple players to pick up the slack whil ...More ...
DENVER (AP) — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers expressed confidence that the Bucks could remain competitive without Damian Lillard but acknowledged it would take multiple players to pick up the slack while the seven-time all-NBA guard is out.27 Mar 2025 00:32:29
Georgia Straight
American Idol alum Jayna Elise stuns in Broadway Across Canada’s “Tina”
A rockin' concert biography.
27 Mar 2025 00:30:43
Prince George Citizen
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation
British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach out ...More ...
British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.27 Mar 2025 00:12:05
CBC British Columbia
Organizer of trans history conference in Canada says U.S. participants now afraid to cross the border
B.C. legal centre says it is overwhelmed with immigration requests from transgender Americans. ...More ...
B.C. legal centre says it is overwhelmed with immigration requests from transgender Americans.
27 Mar 2025 00:04:18
CBC British Columbia
Mount Robson Provincial Park fully reopening following 2021 flooding
The popular park has been rebuilt to better withstand the impact of climate change. Reservations for the campgrounds open April 2. ...More ...
The popular park has been rebuilt to better withstand the impact of climate change. Reservations for the campgrounds open April 2.
26 Mar 2025 23:49:34
Prince George Citizen
Marlins acquire right-hander Tyler Phillips from Phillies for cash
MIAMI (AP) — The Marlins acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash, Miami announced Wednesday.
26 Mar 2025 23:47:31
CBC British Columbia
Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' partially capsized in Fraser River
The iconic "McBarge" vessel, which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver, was on its side and partially capsized in the Fraser River on Wednesday. ...More ...
The iconic "McBarge" vessel, which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver, was on its side and partially capsized in the Fraser River on Wednesday.
26 Mar 2025 23:30:24
Business in Vancouver
Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost
Vancouver hotels in February topped Canadian major markets for occupancy, room-rates
26 Mar 2025 23:30:00
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on a ...More ...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.26 Mar 2025 23:10:00
Business in Vancouver
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates
Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
26 Mar 2025 23:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Telus considering selling minority stake in wireless tower network
VANCOUVER — Telus says it's considering selling a minority stake in its portfolio of wireless towers as part of its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet.
26 Mar 2025 22:59:58
Prince George Citizen
Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with a career bruised, marriage dissected and reputation in a free fall. But instead of retreating, he ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with a career bruised, marriage dissected and reputation in a free fall. But instead of retreating, he turned inward for self-reflection.26 Mar 2025 22:44:39
CBC British Columbia
B.C. Conservatives call on government to investigate death of Indigenous teen
Party claims a "crisis of accountability" in province's child and youth welfare system and "broader systemic failures that continue to put Indigenous children at risk." ...More ...
Party claims a "crisis of accountability" in province's child and youth welfare system and "broader systemic failures that continue to put Indigenous children at risk."
26 Mar 2025 22:40:20
Prince George Citizen
Cariboo-Prince George PPC candidate lists sovereignty as major campaign issue
Rudy Sans moved to Canada from France at the age of 12 and has lived in Prince George for the last nine years
26 Mar 2025 22:34:00
Prince George Citizen
‘Law & Order Toronto’ team touts Canadian stories as show tops Screen Awards noms
TORONTO — Amid trade tension with the United States, television producer Erin Haskett believes Canadians are looking for homegrown heroes now more than ever.
26 Mar 2025 22:25:27
Prince George Citizen
A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol
ATLANTA (AP) — A crowd of pro-abortion and anti-abortion protesters flooded a windowless Georgia Capitol hallway on Wednesday with chants and signs as lawmakers held a hearing on a bill that would b ...More ...
ATLANTA (AP) — A crowd of pro-abortion and anti-abortion protesters flooded a windowless Georgia Capitol hallway on Wednesday with chants and signs as lawmakers held a hearing on a bill that would ban almost all abortions.26 Mar 2025 22:01:09
CBC British Columbia
First Nations leaders in B.C. lay out their priorities in the federal election
The full implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is top of mind for some First Nations leaders in B.C. as federal election campaigns are underway ...More ...
The full implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is top of mind for some First Nations leaders in B.C. as federal election campaigns are underway.
26 Mar 2025 22:00:47
Prince George Citizen
Party leaders reach out to seniors, autoworkers as campaigns focus on Ontario, Quebec
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders aimed their pitches at seniors, low-income voters and autoworkers Wednesday as their campaigns focused on the key battlegrounds of Ontario and Quebec.
26 Mar 2025 21:58:24
Prince George Citizen
Players rocking T-shirts are everywhere in March Madness. Why? 'It's part of that dripper vibe'
Mouhamed Dioubate would love to tell you he had a good, practical reason to start rocking a compression shirt underneath his Alabama jersey. That it keeps his arms warm. That he loves the way it feels ...More ...
Mouhamed Dioubate would love to tell you he had a good, practical reason to start rocking a compression shirt underneath his Alabama jersey. That it keeps his arms warm. That he loves the way it feels.26 Mar 2025 21:35:40
Prince George Citizen
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a finan ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global sup26 Mar 2025 21:32:35
Prince George Citizen
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
26 Mar 2025 21:09:59
Prince George Citizen
Selling 23andMe assets raises concerns for Canadians' data: Ontario privacy commissioner
Ontario’s privacy commissioner says Canadians who use genetic testing companies should be aware that highly sensitive personal data is increasingly accessed by law enforcement agencies to solve crim ...More ...
Ontario’s privacy commissioner says Canadians who use genetic testing companies should be aware that highly sensitive personal data is increasingly accessed by law enforcement agencies to solve crimes.26 Mar 2025 21:09:41
Prince George Citizen
Blame game starts after Alphonso Davies goes down with a knee injury playing for Canada
A morale-boosting weekend win over the United States at the CONCACAF Nations League has turned into a nightmare for Canada.
26 Mar 2025 20:56:22
CBC British Columbia
City of Kelowna adds fencing, security patrols around homeless encampment
City says changes are meant to protect people in camp from criminal activity and violence. ...More ...
City says changes are meant to protect people in camp from criminal activity and violence.
26 Mar 2025 20:48:16
CBC British Columbia
What do B.C. voters care about this federal election? According to 3 of them, tariffs and the cost of living
A political science student, a retired news editor and a small business owner walk into a diner with The Current's Matt Galloway to talk about how they plan to vote this federal election. ...More ...
A political science student, a retired news editor and a small business owner walk into a diner with The Current's Matt Galloway to talk about how they plan to vote this federal election.
26 Mar 2025 20:47:04
Prince George Citizen
Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL — Mark Weightman is stepping down as president/CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Weightman will be leaving both roles effective Friday.
26 Mar 2025 20:46:33
Prince George Citizen
Two years after bottleneck during wildfire evacuation, Halifax OK's emergency exit
HALIFAX — Almost two years after a wildfire devastated a Halifax-area suburb, municipal council has approved a new emergency exit for a subdivision in the neighbourhood where the fire started.
26 Mar 2025 20:45:32
Prince George Citizen
Cremated remains found in Prince George park
RCMP are working to return the ashes to the deceased's family
26 Mar 2025 20:40:00
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Deportations under Alien Enemies Act still blocked following appeals court ruling
A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law. A split three-judge pan ...More ...
A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law. A split three-judge panel of the U.S.26 Mar 2025 20:38:33
Prince George Citizen
'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-Men
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Anthony Mackie's Captain America , Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston's Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble, wher ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Anthony Mackie's Captain America , Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston's Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble, where they'll be joined by several of cinema's original26 Mar 2025 20:35:29
Prince George Citizen
From Vanderhoof to Prince George: Pushing a hospital bed for the March of Dimes in 1963
Four men took up the challenge when CKPG's Rockin' Redhead called for donations
26 Mar 2025 20:25:28
Prince George Citizen
Kinew promises landfill search as fourth victim of Winnipeg serial killer identified
WINNIPEG — Ashlee Christine Shingoose had her name and identity restored Wednesday, three years after she disappeared and died anonymously at the hands of a serial killer.
26 Mar 2025 20:13:37
Prince George Citizen
U of T's first female president says she will lead with ambition despite headwinds
The University of Toronto's first female president says she's optimistic about the next five years, in spite of "looming existential crises" affecting higher education.
26 Mar 2025 19:56:36
Prince George Citizen
Reds outfielder Austin Hays placed on 10-day injured list with left calf strain
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Wednesday.
26 Mar 2025 19:47:46
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: GOP Senate Armed Services chair wants investigation into Trump officials' Signal chat
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he and Sen.
26 Mar 2025 19:41:30
Prince George Citizen
'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and X-Men members
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Anthony Mackie's Captain America , Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston's Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble.
26 Mar 2025 19:37:01
Prince George Citizen
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba premier promises landfill search for serial killer victim
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promises the family of Ashlee Shingoose, the fourth victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, that they will search a Winnipeg landfill for her remains. More com ...More ...
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promises the family of Ashlee Shingoose, the fourth victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, that they will search a Winnipeg landfill for her remains. More coming. The Canadian Press26 Mar 2025 19:32:14
Business in Vancouver
As copper soars to record high, Taseko looks to build B.C.'s next big mine
New copper mine could add billions to B.C.’s economy, but permitting hurdles remain
26 Mar 2025 19:30:00
Prince George Citizen
Movie Review: Jason Statham takes on the mob in 'A Working Man,' a blue-collar action thriller
Jason Statham is cosplaying a construction laborer when “A Working Man” begins. He's making sure the rebar is spaced correctly and the concrete is correctly mixed. But we all know where his real s ...More ...
Jason Statham is cosplaying a construction laborer when “A Working Man” begins. He's making sure the rebar is spaced correctly and the concrete is correctly mixed. But we all know where his real strengths are: Beating up people, ferociously.26 Mar 2025 19:13:26
The Tyee
Election Fact Check: Winners and Losers from the Tax-Cut Promises
The Liberals and Conservatives are both promising income tax cuts. But 9.6 million low-income Canadians won’t benefit.
26 Mar 2025 19:04:00
Prince George Citizen
Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
President Donald Trump's executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as ...More ...
President Donald Trump's executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation.26 Mar 2025 19:01:04
Business in Vancouver
Volken Academy drops appeal, will shut down recovery services
Mormon founder of Surrey facility, who claimed to be on a mission from God to help drug addicts, ends addiction treatment centre in controversy
26 Mar 2025 19:00:13
Georgia Straight
Crazy8s helps emerging filmmakers navigate a crazy film world
Indie filmmakers in Vancouver figure it out.
26 Mar 2025 18:54:11
CBC British Columbia
Man charged in Kelowna bridge incident that saw explosives team called in
Roy Winter, 61, expected in court April 3 for charges including arson and uttering threats. ...More ...
Roy Winter, 61, expected in court April 3 for charges including arson and uttering threats.
26 Mar 2025 18:53:39
Prince George Citizen
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis.
26 Mar 2025 18:41:31
Prince George Citizen
School District 27 vice-chair running for Greens in local riding
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies candidate Mary Forbes is a former oil field archeologist
26 Mar 2025 18:40:11