Prince George Citizen
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with “divisive narratives� ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.27 Mar 2025 23:32:18
Prince George Citizen
Orioles OF Tyler O'Neill homers on opening day for sixth straight year, extending own record
TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run off Toronto's José Berríos in the third inning of Thursday’s game at Toronto, extending his major league reco ...More ...
TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run off Toronto's José Berríos in the third inning of Thursday’s game at Toronto, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day.27 Mar 2025 23:27:31
Prince George Citizen
Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill key Padres' big 7th-inning rally past Braves 7-4 on opening day
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets’ tying homer kicked off the Padres’ four-run rally in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrill drove in four runs and San Diego beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 ...More ...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets’ tying homer kicked off the Padres’ four-run rally in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrill drove in four runs and San Diego beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Thursday on opening day. Fernando Tatís Jr.27 Mar 2025 23:23:20
Prince George Citizen
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signatur ...More ...
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature.27 Mar 2025 23:18:32
Prince George Citizen
How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.
27 Mar 2025 23:08:14
Prince George Citizen
O'Neill extends opening day streak as O's swat first-game record six homers, rout Blue Jays 12-2
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day, and the Baltimore Orioles hit a franchise record six opening ...More ...
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run home run, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight opening day, and the Baltimore Orioles hit a franchise record six opening day home runs to rout the Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday.27 Mar 2025 22:57:52
Prince George Citizen
Wilmer Flores' 3-run homer in the 9th inning propels Giants to 6-4 victory over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona� ...More ...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona’s debut as Reds manager.27 Mar 2025 22:57:46
Prince George Citizen
Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disc ...More ...
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disclose the location.27 Mar 2025 22:56:04
Prince George Citizen
Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport him
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined to immediately block the U.S. government from taking steps to deport a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked over his participation in ...More ...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined to immediately block the U.S. government from taking steps to deport a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked over his participation in campus demonstrations. U.S.27 Mar 2025 22:51:29
Prince George Citizen
ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them tra ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into th27 Mar 2025 22:47:00
Prince George Citizen
Cedric Mullins's five RBIs leads Orioles past Blue Jays 12-2 in Toronto's home opener
TORONTO — Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's openi ...More ...
TORONTO — Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's opening day. Tyler O'Neill of Burnaby, B.C.27 Mar 2025 22:33:21
Business in Vancouver
Vancouver police launched 1,826 drone flights in 2024
Supt. Don Chapman: "We're not interested in looking in people's windows or anything like that."
27 Mar 2025 22:29:31
Prince George Citizen
Under Tennessee bill, students would be taught marriage before kids as one key to success
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's public schools could soon be required to teach that the keys to a successful life include following a proper sequence of events: high school, job or higher educat ...More ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's public schools could soon be required to teach that the keys to a successful life include following a proper sequence of events: high school, job or higher education, marriage and then children.27 Mar 2025 22:29:11
Prince George Citizen
Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer's fresh offerings but cautious about the economy.
27 Mar 2025 22:23:26
Prince George Citizen
Ryan Johnson skips the minors on his way to big league debut with the Angels
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Johnson made his professional debut on Thursday, becoming the 24th player to go from the amateur draft to the major leagues without playing in the min ...More ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Johnson made his professional debut on Thursday, becoming the 24th player to go from the amateur draft to the major leagues without playing in the minors.27 Mar 2025 22:12:32
Prince George Citizen
Heliot Ramos becomes 19th consecutive different opening-day LF for Giants, then homers
CINCINNATI (AP) — Heliot Ramos became the 19th player to start in left field for the San Francisco Giants over the past 19 season openers, and the move paid off when he homered against the Cincinnat ...More ...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Heliot Ramos became the 19th player to start in left field for the San Francisco Giants over the past 19 season openers, and the move paid off when he homered against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.27 Mar 2025 22:09:38
Business in Vancouver
B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill
Legal action dragged on for six years after Vancouver-based company failed to pay for two avocado shipments
27 Mar 2025 22:00:00
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin
The White House withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S.
27 Mar 2025 21:59:01
CBC British Columbia
Drug that could be 'more toxic than fentanyl' being sold in northern B.C.
Northern Health is warning that a toxic drug that is "equal or more toxic than fentanyl" is being sold in northern B.C. ...More ...
Northern Health is warning that a toxic drug that is "equal or more toxic than fentanyl" is being sold in northern B.C.
27 Mar 2025 21:47:54
Prince George Citizen
Cariboo-Prince George Green candidate wants to give voters options
Former Williams Lake city council candidate and current yoga instructor Jodie Capling is running for the Green Party of Canada in Cariboo-Prince George
27 Mar 2025 21:40:45
The Tyee
Police in Schools in BC: An Explainer
Why do some districts have them, and some don’t? What, exactly, do they do? We dig in.
27 Mar 2025 21:36:00
Georgia Straight
Amyl and the Sniffers prove Aussie trash rock is here to stay
Oi oi oi!
27 Mar 2025 21:32:20
Business in Vancouver
Flair Airlines increasing frequency out of Vancouver, Abbotsford
Biggest jump starting in October is an 82-per-cent increase in Vancouver-Toronto flights, to 20 per week from 11 now
27 Mar 2025 21:30:00
Business in Vancouver
Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automo ...More ...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs.27 Mar 2025 21:25:29
Prince George Citizen
Letter to the editor: ‘Unbelievable’ that council would turn down funding
There was an opportunity to access funding for an environmental program
27 Mar 2025 21:12:44
Business in Vancouver
'Knock it off,' Poilievre tells Trump during Coquitlam election stop
"Stop attacking America's friends," Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tells U.S. President Donald Trump while on the election trail in Coquitlam.
27 Mar 2025 21:03:01
Prince George Citizen
Shares of GM and other automakers slump as they face higher costs from Trump tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of major automakers slumped following President Donald Trump's announcement that he will place 25% tariffs on auto imports . Automakers have spread out their supply chains and ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of major automakers slumped following President Donald Trump's announcement that he will place 25% tariffs on auto imports . Automakers have spread out their supply chains and production facilities throughout North America.27 Mar 2025 20:43:29
Prince George Citizen
Reminder: Power outages planned for Friday and overnight Sunday-Monday
BC Hydro is turning off the juice to more than 15,000 homes for necessary system work
27 Mar 2025 20:42:23
Prince George Citizen
ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlights AI copyright concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them tra ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into th27 Mar 2025 20:41:46
Prince George Citizen
So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027
After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town ...More ...
After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town that had for decades provided the premier independ27 Mar 2025 20:32:29
Business in Vancouver
S&P/TSX composite unchanged, U.S. markets down after auto tariff announcement
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended Thursday unchanged from a day earlier, while U.S. markets were down a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for auto tariffs. The S&P/TS ...More ...
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended Thursday unchanged from a day earlier, while U.S. markets were down a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for auto tariffs. The S&P/TSX composite index was unchanged at 25,161.06.27 Mar 2025 20:26:01
Business in Vancouver
Stock market today: Wall Street slips following Trump's latest tariffs, despite solid economic data
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower Thursday after getting pulled in opposite directions as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks . The ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower Thursday after getting pulled in opposite directions as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks . The S&P 500 slipped 0.27 Mar 2025 20:20:38
Prince George Citizen
Anti-abortion groups aim to end Planned Parenthood funding and suggest Musk's DOGE to get it done
WASHINGTON (AP) — Major anti-abortion groups gathered in the nation's capital on Thursday to begin a lobbying effort with Congress and President Donald Trump's administration aimed at eliminating fu ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Major anti-abortion groups gathered in the nation's capital on Thursday to begin a lobbying effort with Congress and President Donald Trump's administration aimed at eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood , with some calling on27 Mar 2025 20:17:49
Prince George Citizen
NBA will not keep All-Star mini-tournament for 2026, is 'back to the drawing board'
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA will not bring back its All-Star Game mini-tournament next season.
27 Mar 2025 20:07:03
Prince George Citizen
Woman files $3.75m lawsuit against Spitfires, OHL, CHL for alleged 1984 sex assault
WINDSOR, Ont. — A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a 1984 sexual assault by former Windsor Spitfires players at a team party.
27 Mar 2025 20:04:01
Prince George Citizen
Eleven suspects from Quebec charged in alleged Toronto-area auto theft ring: police
WHITBY, Ont. — Police say nearly a dozen people from Quebec have been charged as part of an investigation into organized auto thefts east of Toronto.
27 Mar 2025 19:48:51
Prince George Citizen
Carney says Trump reached out to schedule a call amid trade war, annexation threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump reached out Wednesday night to schedule a call.
27 Mar 2025 19:23:02
Prince George Citizen
Reaction to the Sundance Film Festival's announcement it's leaving Park City, Utah
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, after spending 40 years in Park City, Utah. The decision ends a ye ...More ...
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, after spending 40 years in Park City, Utah. The decision ends a yearlong process in which numerous U.S.27 Mar 2025 19:11:45
Business in Vancouver
B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill
In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in B.C. history
27 Mar 2025 19:11:00
Business in Vancouver
Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university
In 30 seconds, it can detect things like GHB and ketamine.
27 Mar 2025 18:50:00
Prince George Citizen
Maine school officials won't comply with Trump administration agreement to bar transgender athletes
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — School officials in Maine said Thursday they will not comply with a proposed agreement from President Donald Trump's administration that would bar transgender athletes from pa ...More ...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — School officials in Maine said Thursday they will not comply with a proposed agreement from President Donald Trump's administration that would bar transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports. The U.S.27 Mar 2025 18:41:32
The Discourse
Weekly community meal provides hot meals — and job training for neurodiverse youth
Calven Chow, kitchen manager for Nanaimo Foodshare, says he hopes to feed 100 people a day with the youth employment program serving weekly free community lunches at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Pho ...More ...
A Nanaimo chef is helping tackle food and job insecurity at once in the city with his free lunch program — an initiative that’s also helping build employment skills.
Calven Chow is the kitchen manager for Nanaimo Foodshare, which runs an employment program for young people who prepare and serve free weekly community meals in the city.
The program is offered most Mondays except statutory holidays, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Chapel Street — and is one of two free indoor hot-meal programs in the city. The second is a student-focused program at Vancouver Island University, which runs every second Tuesday.
Nanaimo Foodshare’s Homegrown employment program helps offer work experience to youth aged 15-30 who are neurodiverse and who face barriers to employment.
The program helps build skills in the culinary and service industries, with participants learning about front- and back-of-house restaurant operations, food preparation, kitchen safety, and serving skills on Mondays.
The participants are paid minimum wage for the hours they work at the program.
The St. Paul community meal is often accessed by people experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. But Chow said anyone in the neighbourhood is welcome to attend.
The program, funded by Service Canada, feeds an average of 60 to 80 people each week, Chow estimates.
A recent St. Patrick’s Day meal saw 71 people drop in for a special lunch of corned beef hash, spinach salad, and an Irish cream brownie.
Chow said the community meals started during the COVID-19 pandemic “as a way to give back to the local community.”
He would like to see the number of people attending the community meal increase,and hopes to feed 100 people every week.
“My game plan is to feed as many as I can,” he said. “That’s why I joined up with Foodshare — to give back.”
According to the Foodshare website, the initiative served 2,932 lunches between 2022-2023, with the employment program’s participants prepared 37 Monday meals.
Chow said the biggest thing he wants people to know is that the meal is open for people from all walks of life.
“We’ve tried to do our best to erase the stigma that we’re just feeding the homeless or the community at large,” he said. “It is for everyone.”
Chow said that some of the best responses from diners is when they are served meat as part of the free meal, something less common in such food programs.
“Two months ago, I had a burger day,” he recalled, “and it was the first time they had a burger or beef in forever.”
Foodshare also runs the Cultivating Abilities employment program that is geared towards people with disabilities. It offers other food-security programs, such as the Good Food Box, which provides over 600 bags of produce a week for just $15 or less. It also helps cultivate the Five Acres Farm on Park Avenue, and teaches cooking classes.
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27 Mar 2025 18:30:45
Prince George Citizen
White Sox's Josh Rojas, Bryan Ramos and Mike Tauchman placed on the 10-day injured list
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed infielders Josh Rojas and Bryan Ramos and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list on opening day on Thursday.
27 Mar 2025 18:25:48
Prince George Citizen
CP NewsAlert: Ford says Lutnick indicated Canada will see lower automobile tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was told by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick that Canadian-made vehicles with 50 per cent or more American parts will not face tariffs. U.S.
27 Mar 2025 18:02:31
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay awaits timeline for saving remaining six stores rescued from liquidation
TORONTO — Canada's oldest company, Hudson's Bay, may be on the verge of landing more time to save the six stores it has temporarily been able to rescue from liquidation.
27 Mar 2025 17:53:20
Prince George Citizen
Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels
The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak. Colorado announced the deal Thursday and also designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignm ...More ...
The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak. Colorado announced the deal Thursday and also designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment a day ahead of its opener at Tampa Bay.27 Mar 2025 17:42:58
Prince George Citizen
Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins' blockbuster series. “Sunrise on ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins' blockbuster series. “Sunrise on the Reaping” sold 1.2 million copies in the U.27 Mar 2025 17:37:02
Prince George Citizen
Suspect arrested after several people injured in stabbing attack in central Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A knife-wielding assailant was among five people seriously wounded in a stabbing attack on a busy shopping central in Amsterdam, police in the Dutch city said on Thursday. One perso ...More ...
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A knife-wielding assailant was among five people seriously wounded in a stabbing attack on a busy shopping central in Amsterdam, police in the Dutch city said on Thursday. One person has been arrested.27 Mar 2025 17:32:37
Prince George Citizen
Todd Whitcombe: Canada loses a part of its history and culture with The Bay
The 354-year-old company is closing most of its retail stores
27 Mar 2025 17:27:52
Prince George Citizen
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos. Carmakers could face higher costs and lower sales
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.27 Mar 2025 17:20:56