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RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report
OTTAWA — Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released interna ...More ...
OTTAWA — Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal evaluation report.22 Mar 2025 10:00:14
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Climate change means even 'very, very wet' Nova Scotia feels effects of drought
The risk of drought caused by climate change brings to mind images of parched landscapes and withered crops, but in relatively humid Nova Scotia the threat sometimes lies beneath the surface.
22 Mar 2025 10:00:11
CBC British Columbia
Why these island nations want ecocide to become an international crime
Environmental destruction should be on the same level as genocide and war crimes, according to some of those most under threat from the effects of climate change. Vanuatu, backed by its fellow island ...More ...
Environmental destruction should be on the same level as genocide and war crimes, according to some of those most under threat from the effects of climate change. Vanuatu, backed by its fellow island nations of Fiji and Samoa, is pushing to have ecocide recognized by the International Criminal Court.
22 Mar 2025 08:00:00
CBC British Columbia
This deepsea diver was cut off from his air supply for half an hour. He survived
Chris Lemons’ tether and oxygen supply snapped during a malfunction with a ship on the ocean’s surface. A mix of luck, good training and science helped him live to tell the tale. ...More ...
Chris Lemons’ tether and oxygen supply snapped during a malfunction with a ship on the ocean’s surface. A mix of luck, good training and science helped him live to tell the tale.
22 Mar 2025 08:00:00
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Spruce Kings win, but so did Langley Rivermen
Prince George remains four points out of playoff spot with four games left on BCHL schedule
22 Mar 2025 06:12:08
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Portland takes on Boston, looks for 5th straight victory
Boston Celtics (51-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-39, 12th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into a matc ...More ...
Boston Celtics (51-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-39, 12th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into a matchup with Boston as winners of four games in a row.22 Mar 2025 06:03:38
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Raptors take on the Spurs on 3-game losing streak
San Antonio Spurs (30-39, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (24-46, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto heads into the matchup with San A ...More ...
San Antonio Spurs (30-39, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (24-46, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto heads into the matchup with San Antonio after losing three straight games.22 Mar 2025 06:03:35
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Washington faces New York, aims to halt 3-game skid
Washington Wizards (15-54, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (43-26, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -15.5; over/under ...More ...
Washington Wizards (15-54, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (43-26, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -15.5; over/under is 221.22 Mar 2025 06:03:34
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Detroit and New Orleans meet for cross-conference game
New Orleans Pelicans (19-52, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (39-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 3 p.m.
22 Mar 2025 06:03:33
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Miami faces Charlotte on 7-game home skid
Charlotte Hornets (18-52, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (29-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami is looking to end its seven-game home slid ...More ...
Charlotte Hornets (18-52, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (29-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami is looking to end its seven-game home slide with a win over Charlotte.22 Mar 2025 06:03:31
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Victoria makes it a banner occasion at Cougars' expense
Royals lock up BC Division with 6-3 win in Prince George
22 Mar 2025 05:50:12
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Sports scoreboard for Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday's Scoreboard NHL Pittsburgh 6 Columbus 3 --- AHL Belleville 3 Toronto 2 Cleveland 3 Laval 2 Abbotsford 4 Manitoba 2 Calgary 3 Coachella Valley 1 Hartford 4 Hershey 3 Rockford 4 Grand Rapids 1 C ...More ...
Friday's Scoreboard NHL Pittsburgh 6 Columbus 3 --- AHL Belleville 3 Toronto 2 Cleveland 3 Laval 2 Abbotsford 4 Manitoba 2 Calgary 3 Coachella Valley 1 Hartford 4 Hershey 3 Rockford 4 Grand Rapids 1 Charlotte 2 Rochester 1 Milwaukee 4 Springfield 1 P22 Mar 2025 05:04:53
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Avdija scores 36 points to lead Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over Nuggets
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets, who were without star center Nikola Jok ...More ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets, who were without star center Nikola Jokic for the third straight game.22 Mar 2025 05:03:58
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Rocket attack leaves Cariboo Cougars wounded in championship series
Northern Capitals fall 1--0 to Greater Vancouver Comets in BCEHL female U18 final in Coquitlam
22 Mar 2025 04:37:00
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QMJHL: Vince Elie's OT winner lifts Cataractes to 5-4 victory over Foreurs
VAL-D'OR, Que. — Vince Elie capped a two-goal effort by scoring the game-winning marker 1:40 into overtime as the Shawinigan Cataractes squeezed past the Val-d'Or Foreurs 5-4 on Friday in Quebec Mar ...More ...
VAL-D'OR, Que. — Vince Elie capped a two-goal effort by scoring the game-winning marker 1:40 into overtime as the Shawinigan Cataractes squeezed past the Val-d'Or Foreurs 5-4 on Friday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.22 Mar 2025 04:15:18
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OHL: Jack Pridham's winner lifts Rangers to 3-2 victory over Attack
KITCHENER, Ont. — Jack Pridham netted the game-winning goal at 13:40 of the third period to lift the Kitchener Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Friday in Ontario Hockey League acti ...More ...
KITCHENER, Ont. — Jack Pridham netted the game-winning goal at 13:40 of the third period to lift the Kitchener Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.22 Mar 2025 04:07:47
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Porzingis scores 27 and Celtics rout Jazz 121-99 for 4th straight win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 26 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 121-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
22 Mar 2025 04:00:17
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Dinwiddie and Washington lead Mavericks past Pistons 123-117, ending 4-game losing streak
DALLAS (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points while P.J. Washington Jr. added 27, with a season-high five 3-pointers, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 123-117 on Fri ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points while P.J. Washington Jr. added 27, with a season-high five 3-pointers, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 123-117 on Friday night.22 Mar 2025 03:32:04
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Nets' Watford, Pacers' Nembhard each fined $35,000 for on-court altercation
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets swingman Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner $35,000 each on Friday for an altercation in a game this week.
22 Mar 2025 03:19:31
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Zuccarello gets tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period, Wild rally to beat Kings 3-1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Monday night.
22 Mar 2025 02:25:31
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Lorraine Avis Knight: Obituary
August 6, 1931 - March 10, 2025
22 Mar 2025 02:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Vancouver police blame backlash against Elon Musk for string of Tesla dealership incidents
Vancouver police say they have recorded eight "acts of mischief" targeting Tesla dealerships since Jan. 1 and they believe backlash against Elon Musk is to blame. ...More ...
Vancouver police say they have recorded eight "acts of mischief" targeting Tesla dealerships since Jan. 1 and they believe backlash against Elon Musk is to blame.
22 Mar 2025 01:53:43
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway Jr. leaves return to Dallas early with right ankle sprain
DALLAS (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. left Friday night's game at Dallas midway through the second period with a right ankle sprain. Hardaway stepped on the foot of Dallas’ P.J. Was ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. left Friday night's game at Dallas midway through the second period with a right ankle sprain. Hardaway stepped on the foot of Dallas’ P.J. Washington Jr. and went down with 6:02 left in the half.22 Mar 2025 01:52:31
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Kyle Gibson returns to Baltimore Orioles, agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year contract
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson returned to the Baltimore Orioles after a one-season absence, agreeing Friday to a $5.25 million, one-year contract.
22 Mar 2025 01:37:30
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Banchero scores 30 as Magic cruise past Wizards, 120-105
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic eased to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Wendell Carter Jr.
22 Mar 2025 01:32:16
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Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor
OTTAWA — Canada's new prime minister and its premiers agreed Friday to pursue plans to move more energy across the country, tear down internal trade barriers and build big projects faster.
22 Mar 2025 00:57:23
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Regional district finalizes 2025 budget
Total spending for the district in 2025 is just over $70 million
22 Mar 2025 00:46:02
Business in Vancouver
Opinion: To secure a strong economic future, Canada must choose growth
Decades of coasting on soft power and U.S. proximity have left Canada vulnerable
22 Mar 2025 00:30:00
The Tyee
In ‘The Last Exile,’ Vancouver Plays Itself
The latest in Sam Wiebe’s acclaimed crime series is a triumph of local authenticity.
22 Mar 2025 00:20:00
Georgia Straight
Christopher Gusz: Why are devastating transit cuts even up for discussion?
It's a question of how we want the future of Metro Vancouver to look.
22 Mar 2025 00:18:53
The Tyee
Hoop Dreams
I never saw myself as an athlete. But aerial hoop showed me it’s never too late to start something new.
22 Mar 2025 00:10:00
Prince George Citizen
Spruce Kings' playoff fate could be decided this weekend
Prince George trails Langley by four points for eighth place in BCHL Coastal Conferfence
21 Mar 2025 23:43:42
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Carney, premiers seeking plan for national energy, trade corridor
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa t ...More ...
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa to deal with what he called a "crisis" caused by U.S.21 Mar 2025 23:31:29
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Bichon blasts to 12-place World Cup snowboard cross result in Austria
PG's Rowell has eventful race at ski cross world championships
21 Mar 2025 23:14:36
Business in Vancouver
Trade war hits ‘Canada-reliant’ Point Roberts stores
Price hikes, weak visitor demand create a challenging landscape for local businesses
21 Mar 2025 23:00:00
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Council to consider renewal of CN Centre naming rights
CN Rail has had its name on the former Prince George Multiplex since 2005
21 Mar 2025 22:55:34
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Researchers say the US government tried to erase sexual orientation from their findings
Two California researchers said Friday that a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for publicatio ...More ...
Two California researchers said Friday that a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for publication.21 Mar 2025 22:54:02
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The Latest: Judge vows to determine if Trump ignored order blocking deportation flights
A federal judge said Friday he will “get to the bottom” of whether President Donald Trump’s administration defied his order blocking deportation flights .
21 Mar 2025 22:47:59
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Syrian-Canadians hopeful as Ottawa takes initial steps, but urge more action
OTTAWA — Canadians with ties to Syria say it's time for Ottawa to drop sanctions on the country and help nudge its new leaders toward a democratic, pluralistic future.
21 Mar 2025 22:37:32
Business in Vancouver
Massive social housing-detox centre for Vancouver sees costs reach $200M
Federal government now on board with $98M loan, $7M contribution
21 Mar 2025 22:30:00
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FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim federal judiciary members are in secret club, undermining Trump
After Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked calls this week by the Trump administration to impeach judges, social media users falsely claimed that he and other high-level legal professionals are part of ...More ...
After Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked calls this week by the Trump administration to impeach judges, social media users falsely claimed that he and other high-level legal professionals are part of a “secretive, invite only club.21 Mar 2025 22:19:38
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Major League Baseball removes references to `diversity' from MLB Careers home page
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal ac ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in viola21 Mar 2025 22:09:31
Business in Vancouver
Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine
Addy will no longer receive $250K for rental housing case study project
21 Mar 2025 22:05:27
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City asking for public opinion on skating programs
How happy are you with the current options?
21 Mar 2025 21:58:00
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Editorial: Take the return of measles seriously — get vaccinated
Measles outbreaks are occurring in the U.S., Ontario, Quebec, and the Lower Mainland. While we haven’t yet seen any local cases of measles, we know from the pandemic how quickly that can change.
21 Mar 2025 21:56:34
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Regional district looks at HVAC replacement options for Prince George building
The current system is only operating at about 50 per cent of its total capacity
21 Mar 2025 21:56:09
The Tyee
When a Rooster Ran Free in Stanley Park
We named him Roy. How did he get here?
21 Mar 2025 21:43:00
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Antonieta “Melva” Tecson: Obituary
March 24, 1933 - February 27, 2025
21 Mar 2025 21:42:33
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South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people's use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1. Republican Gov.
21 Mar 2025 21:32:58
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Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building
TORONTO — Toronto police say a 31-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in an alleged random attack on a homeless man outside a University of Toronto building.
21 Mar 2025 21:31:51