Prince George Citizen
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher, U.S. stock markets fall
TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index make a small gain Wednesday even as U.S. markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.89 points at 24,106.79.
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Prince George Citizen
US stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
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Prince George Citizen
Lars Nootbaar's 3-run HR helps Cardinals beat Astros 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Steven Matz pitched five strong innings in his first start of the season to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Housto ...More ...
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Steven Matz pitched five strong innings in his first start of the season to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-1 Wednesday.2 months ago
Georgia Straight
Sounds Good: The “me and my hyperfixation” edition
Lucy Dacus, Destroyer, Gaga, Haim, and much more.
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Prince George Citizen
Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Prince George Citizen
Still no sign of man last seen cycling on the Hart Highway
Police say he's unfamiliar with the area and may not have been equipped for conditions
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Business in Vancouver
Unsold condos piling up in Metro Vancouver, says report
Completed and unsold inventory could spike 60 per cent this year, according to Rennie
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Prince George Citizen
Lacking clarity on U.S. trade, Bank of Canada keeps 'powder dry' with rate hold
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada doesn't know quite yet how to navigate monetary policy amid constantly shifting trade turbulence with the United States, so the central bank kept its powder dry with an i ...More ...
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada doesn't know quite yet how to navigate monetary policy amid constantly shifting trade turbulence with the United States, so the central bank kept its powder dry with an interest rate hold on Wednesday.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the arson at his official residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An independent expert will review security at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence after an intruder allegedly scaled a fence, eluded police, broke windows and entered the ma ...More ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An independent expert will review security at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence after an intruder allegedly scaled a fence, eluded police, broke windows and entered the mansion, setting fire to two rooms before escaping.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Be ready for flooding, drought and wildfires, province urges
Have an emergency plan and keep a grab-and-go bag ready
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Prince George Citizen
Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery
TORONTO (AP) — Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings in his return to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.
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Prince George Citizen
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador's vice president in push for prisoner's release
SAN SALVADOR (AP) — Maryland Sen.
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Prince George Citizen
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw tosses 3 scoreless innings in first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab start Wednesday as the 37-year-old left-hander tries to work his way back from offseason sur ...More ...
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab start Wednesday as the 37-year-old left-hander tries to work his way back from offseason surgeries on his toe and knee.2 months ago
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Apply now to win support for that amazing non-fiction piece you’re primed to write.
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Man wanted on concealed weapons charges
Quentin Kirby Tom is being sought on two unendorsed warrants
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Prince George Citizen
California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade w ...More ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war .2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S.
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CBC British Columbia
1,900-year-old Roman papyrus details elaborate tax evasion scheme, research suggests
Historians have deciphered a 1,900-year-old papyrus discovered in the Judean desert that details an elaborate tax evasion scheme, forgery and fraudulent sale and manumission of slaves by two men. ...More ...
Historians have deciphered a 1,900-year-old papyrus discovered in the Judean desert that details an elaborate tax evasion scheme, forgery and fraudulent sale and manumission of slaves by two men.
2 months ago
Georgia Straight
Brewery and the Beast’s meaty 2025 lineup revealed
Vancouver’s ultimate meat-and-greet is back this summer.
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Business in Vancouver
North Island-Powell River candidate pitches green affordability fix
Jessica Wegg pursues representing riding as MP for second time
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Georgia Straight
Bar Asra debuts on South Granville with globally inspired menu
Bar Asra is mixing flavours and shaking things up on South Granville.
2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further compl ...More ...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage re2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
LONDON (AP) — Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions , the World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic trea ...More ...
LONDON (AP) — Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions , the World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how the international commu2 months ago
Georgia Straight
You Nearly Missed: Run N Gun celebrates a decade of indie filmmaking
Fast, furious and ten years strong.
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Prince George Citizen
For Thunder and Cavaliers, it's still a waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs
Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They'll have home-court advantage for at least three rounds and, presumably, an easier path than others ...More ...
Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They'll have home-court advantage for at least three rounds and, presumably, an easier path than others to advancing.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Spotify says it's back after an hourslong outage disrupts thousands of users
NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with the popular music and audio streamer. But the platform said it was back ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with the popular music and audio streamer. But the platform said it was back up and running hours later.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
Kansas health officials confirmed five new cases of measles Wednesday in an outbreak in the southwest corner of the state that's linked to Texas and New Mexico. Last week, U.S.
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Prince George Citizen
Paolo Banchero comes up big for the Magic despite small numbers in a play-in win over Hawks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando's Paolo Banchero did not have a good game statistically in his first Play-In Tournament. Yet in the first quarter Tuesday night, the Magic's 22-year-old power forward sh ...More ...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando's Paolo Banchero did not have a good game statistically in his first Play-In Tournament. Yet in the first quarter Tuesday night, the Magic's 22-year-old power forward showed he can dominate a game without making a shot.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order
A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying de ...More ...
A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge James E.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Jays starter Scherzer encouraged after throwing this week, to visit hand specialist
TORONTO — Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, who's on the injured list due to right thumb inflammation, was scheduled to visit a hand specialist on Wednesday in Florida.
2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Mexican Baseball League's recent growth in attendance now rivals soccer clubs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Robinson Canó spent 17 seasons playing Major League Baseball in front of all kinds of baseball fans, but he feels there’s something special about his recent stint with the Diab ...More ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Robinson Canó spent 17 seasons playing Major League Baseball in front of all kinds of baseball fans, but he feels there’s something special about his recent stint with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican Baseball League.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. U.S.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Road through the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final is a 'war of attrition'
Five of the top eight teams in the NHL this season play in the Western Conference. Two of them have to face off in a first-round showdown between Dallas and Colorado.
2 months ago
Georgia Straight
Three Vancouver bars named among North America’s best
Shaken, stirred, and officially ranked.
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Prince George Citizen
Trump says he's joining tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials , a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled t ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials , a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure t2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer landmark is reborn for today
NEW YORK (AP) — The filmmaker Andrew Ahn grew up in what he calls “a Blockbuster Video family.” They would rent three or four movies every weekend. When Ahn was 8, his mom rented the VHS for Ang ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The filmmaker Andrew Ahn grew up in what he calls “a Blockbuster Video family.” They would rent three or four movies every weekend. When Ahn was 8, his mom rented the VHS for Ang Lee's “The Wedding Banquet.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a ...More ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war .2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo feeling grateful that he's healthy for the postseason this time around
MILWAUKEE (AP) — As he discusses his excitement about finally being healthy for the start of a postseason run, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo compares himself to a certain action movi ...More ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — As he discusses his excitement about finally being healthy for the start of a postseason run, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo compares himself to a certain action movie star.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Boom, baby! The Pacers' G League team rebrands, pays tribute to Slick Leonard
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Boom, baby! The Indiana Pacers' G League team has rebranded.
2 months ago
Business in Vancouver
Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum
At a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, candidates for the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP spar over how to deal with Trump
2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige.
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Prince George Citizen
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall
ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep.
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Prince George Citizen
The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some ...More ...
A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson's legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers 78 years ago Tuesday. His legacy continues to inspire people inside the major leagues — ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers 78 years ago Tuesday. His legacy continues to inspire people inside the major leagues — and outside, too.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
NHLers on the challenges of winding down post-game: 'Adrenalin shoots through you'
Morgan Rielly is often still replaying the game in his mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman has also developed a routine across 12 seasons grinding against NHL opponents that helps him relax after ...More ...
Morgan Rielly is often still replaying the game in his mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman has also developed a routine across 12 seasons grinding against NHL opponents that helps him relax after stepping off the ice and out of the action.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Iran confirms that the 2nd round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would ...More ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would be held.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Canada's Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreaker in return to WTA Tour
ROUEN — Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu fell just short in her return to WTA Tour action after falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands on Wednesday in first-round action ...More ...
ROUEN — Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu fell just short in her return to WTA Tour action after falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands on Wednesday in first-round action at the Open de Rouen.2 months ago
Business in Vancouver
Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started kicking in.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
The Trump administration can't end billions in grants for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some ...More ...
A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money.2 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Rate hold means status quo for Canada's struggling housing market: experts
TORONTO — Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo.
2 months ago