Prince George Citizen
A cheque from ICBC may be in your future
The $110 rebates will go out over the next few weeks by mail only; emails and texts about it aren't legit
26 Mar 2025 18:36:01
Prince George Citizen
Winnipeg police confirm ID and likely site of remains of fourth serial killer victim
Until now, a positive identification had not been available and Ashlee Shingoose had been referred to instead by the honorific name of Buffalo Woman.
26 Mar 2025 18:32:00
CBC British Columbia
New round of ICBC rebates going out to eligible British Columbians
This is the fifth-such ICBC rebate since February 2021. The rebates total $410 million, the insurer said. ...More ...
This is the fifth-such ICBC rebate since February 2021. The rebates total $410 million, the insurer said.
26 Mar 2025 18:15:11
Prince George Citizen
Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
MANHEIM, Pa.
26 Mar 2025 18:10:10
Prince George Citizen
Homeland Security Secretary visits El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday will visit the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are members of the Tren ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday will visit the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been held since their removal fr26 Mar 2025 17:53:39
Prince George Citizen
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
NEW YORK (AP) — When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fel ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's26 Mar 2025 17:53:32
Prince George Citizen
Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the $8 billion a year the government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas.
26 Mar 2025 17:51:59
Prince George Citizen
Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs
MANHEIM, Pa.
26 Mar 2025 17:49:04
Prince George Citizen
4 American soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been killed, NATO leader says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have been killed, but that he did not yet know the details ...More ...
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have been killed, but that he did not yet know the details. A U.S.26 Mar 2025 17:31:28
Prince George Citizen
Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial s ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply ch26 Mar 2025 17:31:27
Prince George Citizen
Democrat James Andrew Malone scores an upset win in a Pennsylvania Senate special election
MANHEIM, Pa.
26 Mar 2025 17:29:27
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Republican Senate Armed Services chairman wants investigation into Signal chat
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he and Sen.
26 Mar 2025 17:17:34
Prince George Citizen
South Dakota makes it tougher for recreational vehicle voters to participate in elections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In South Dakota, you will now need to live in the state for 30 consecutive days to be eligible to vote in the state's elections, thanks to a bill the governor signed into la ...More ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In South Dakota, you will now need to live in the state for 30 consecutive days to be eligible to vote in the state's elections, thanks to a bill the governor signed into law on Tuesday. Republican Gov.26 Mar 2025 17:17:32
Prince George Citizen
Safety of Palestinian documentary filmmaker top of mind at Hot Docs programming event
TORONTO — The safety of an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker weighed heavily at a Hot Docs event on Tuesday, as the festival revealed a lineup it says aims to amplify marginalized voices.
26 Mar 2025 17:14:44
Prince George Citizen
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard will miss Bucks' game at Denver
DENVER (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard available for their Wednesday night game against the Denver Nuggets.
26 Mar 2025 17:10:09
Prince George Citizen
Provincial Budget '25: Outlook mayor reacts to spending dollars
Working with the government will be key to seeing how the riverside community may benefit.
26 Mar 2025 17:00:00
Prince George Citizen
N.S. legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power: political scientist
HALIFAX — With the Nova Scotia legislature expected to adjourn Wednesday, a political scientist says the winter sitting was marked by government moves aimed at increasing cabinet's authority and shr ...More ...
HALIFAX — With the Nova Scotia legislature expected to adjourn Wednesday, a political scientist says the winter sitting was marked by government moves aimed at increasing cabinet's authority and shrinking the legislature’s ability to provide oversigh26 Mar 2025 16:54:54
Prince George Citizen
Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know
ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair.
26 Mar 2025 16:49:12
Prince George Citizen
Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up
Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star ...More ...
Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star goaltender has served on competition committees.26 Mar 2025 16:47:39
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay seeks court agreement that offers little time to save six stores
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation.
26 Mar 2025 16:46:21
Prince George Citizen
Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB
TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of Presiden ...More ...
TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs.26 Mar 2025 16:46:09
Prince George Citizen
WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink
MONTREAL — WestJet says it has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX.
26 Mar 2025 16:41:53
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay wants court to OK agreement that offers little time to save six stores
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation.
26 Mar 2025 16:18:52
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Democrats call on Pete Hegseth to resign over Signal leaks in House briefing
Constitutional challenges are expected for President Donald Trump 's sweeping executive action to overhaul elections.
26 Mar 2025 16:05:30
Prince George Citizen
Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note
WASHINGTON — Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.
26 Mar 2025 16:04:38
Prince George Citizen
Serial killer victim called Buffalo Woman identified as Ashlee Shingoose: AFN chief
WINNIPEG — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the fourth victim of a Winnipeg serial killer has been identified as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation.
26 Mar 2025 15:39:01
Prince George Citizen
Majority of Brazil's Supreme Court panel accepts coup charge against ex-President Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A majority of a panel of justices of Brazil’s Supreme Court has accepted charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2 ...More ...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A majority of a panel of justices of Brazil’s Supreme Court has accepted charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.26 Mar 2025 15:32:35
Prince George Citizen
A handful of March Madness coaches stand out for their fashion choices amid a sea of casual attire
Notre Dame's Niele Ivey is doing it the way she learned how to coach, pacing the sideline in stylish attire in a time when most coaches favor far more casual attire. “When I first got into coaching, ...More ...
Notre Dame's Niele Ivey is doing it the way she learned how to coach, pacing the sideline in stylish attire in a time when most coaches favor far more casual attire. “When I first got into coaching, I learned under a Hall of Fame coach," Ivey said.26 Mar 2025 15:28:03
Prince George Citizen
Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — As Washington was roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans , many Republicans going to the ...More ...
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — As Washington was roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans , many Republicans going to the polls to replace that White House aide’s old U.S.26 Mar 2025 15:25:02
Prince George Citizen
World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title.
26 Mar 2025 15:08:39
Business in Vancouver
From culture shock to career path: Meet the FDU team that makes students feel at home
Fairleigh Dickinson University helps students prepare for the Canadian workforce
26 Mar 2025 15:00:00
Business in Vancouver
B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts
Real estate can account for up to one-third of infrastructure costs in Vancouver
26 Mar 2025 15:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Intergovernmental committee taking a look at an Ontario-based housing strategy
Peel Region established a 10-year housing and homelessness plan in 2018
26 Mar 2025 14:54:43
CBC British Columbia
Report calls for all new apartment buildings to have EV charging capability
A new report from Clean Energy Canada is calling on all levels of government to ensure new apartment buildings come equipped with electric vehicle chargers, and also provide funding to retrofit older ...More ...
A new report from Clean Energy Canada is calling on all levels of government to ensure new apartment buildings come equipped with electric vehicle chargers, and also provide funding to retrofit older buildings.
26 Mar 2025 14:39:21
Prince George Citizen
Guide driver injured in Alaska Highway crash not covered by WorkSafeBC: WCAT
A civil trial in the matter is scheduled for later this year
26 Mar 2025 14:37:39
Prince George Citizen
Liberals and Conservatives campaign in Quebec, NDP proposes tax measures
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec, while the NDP rolls out its tax plan.
26 Mar 2025 14:36:36
Prince George Citizen
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements26 Mar 2025 14:31:10
Prince George Citizen
Alberta judge calls for public inquiry to answer questions on prison inmate death
EDMONTON — A judge is calling for a public inquiry into an Edmonton inmate's death, saying it’s the only way to get to the bottom of three guards’ actions that day amid concerns they were runnin ...More ...
EDMONTON — A judge is calling for a public inquiry into an Edmonton inmate's death, saying it’s the only way to get to the bottom of three guards’ actions that day amid concerns they were running a prison “fight club.26 Mar 2025 14:25:48
Prince George Citizen
City committee to discuss municipally run medical clinic
Colwood is expected to open a clinic it owns and operates with provincial funding at some point this year
26 Mar 2025 14:24:47
Prince George Citizen
Cougars and fans kickoff playoffs with barbeque
The Cougars face Portland in round one at CN Centre Friday
26 Mar 2025 14:22:38
Prince George Citizen
Cougars and fans kick off playoffs with barbecue
The Cougars face Portland in round one at CN Centre Friday
26 Mar 2025 14:22:00
Business in Vancouver
Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing sees boost, but uncertainty looms
Sales in B.C.’s manufacturing sector increased in January, but construction permits declined as economic pressures persisted.
26 Mar 2025 14:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Sewage sludge can find a second life on farm fields. Here's how it's made
What goes down your toilet can end up on farm fields across the United States. Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process.
26 Mar 2025 13:35:02
Business in Vancouver
Nearly half of small businesses do not see U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 47 per cent of small businesses do not consider the U.S. a reliable trading partner. The business group says the disrup ...More ...
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 47 per cent of small businesses do not consider the U.S. a reliable trading partner. The business group says the disruption caused by U.S.26 Mar 2025 13:08:00
Business in Vancouver
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage
While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across m ...More ...
While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.26 Mar 2025 08:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Hudson's Bay managers will get up to $3 million in bonuses, but workers get no severance
The beleaguered Hudson's Bay Co., which plans to close most of its 96 stores by the end of June, will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives — but will not p ...More ...
The beleaguered Hudson's Bay Co., which plans to close most of its 96 stores by the end of June, will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives — but will not pay severance to its more than 9,300 workers, most of whom will soon lose their jobs.
26 Mar 2025 08:00:00
Business in Vancouver
B.C. energy minister says treaty not a 'bargaining chip' in U.S. trade dispute
VICTORIA — British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about Canada supplying water through the Columbia River Treaty are "not accurate," and the U.S.
26 Mar 2025 03:37:00
CBC British Columbia
#TheMoment whale watchers spotted a baby orca descended from a Salish Sea legend
Pacific Whale Watching Association executive director Erin Gless recounts the moment a baby orca, descended from the legendary matriarch Wake, was spotted in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver ...More ...
Pacific Whale Watching Association executive director Erin Gless recounts the moment a baby orca, descended from the legendary matriarch Wake, was spotted in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island.
26 Mar 2025 02:18:10
Prince George Citizen
Carlsson's late goal helps Sharks sink slumping Bruins 3-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Lucas Carlsson scored the go-ahead goal — his first of the season — with 3:23 left in the game and the San Jose Sharks topped the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Pascal Siakam's late scoring flurry helps Pacers fend off hard-charging Nets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored eight of his 26 points over the final 3 1/2 minutes Saturday and Myles Turner made five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to help the Indiana Pacers hol ...More ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored eight of his 26 points over the final 3 1/2 minutes Saturday and Myles Turner made five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to help the Indiana Pacers hold off the charging Brooklyn Nets 108-103.3 months ago