Prince George Citizen
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after over 880 days in prison in Iran amid nuclear tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed, French officials said Thursday.
20 Mar 2025 07:20:58
Prince George Citizen
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 40, according to hospitals
DEIR-AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes killed at least 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, according to three hospitals.
20 Mar 2025 07:03:04
Prince George Citizen
Israeli strikes across Gaza hit homes and kill at least 40, according to hospitals
DEIR-AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday struck several homes and killed at least 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to three hospitals.
20 Mar 2025 06:09:01
Prince George Citizen
Family of Prince George jail inmate who died in custody wants answers
His sister says his case should be a wake-up call for better mental health and addiction supports
20 Mar 2025 05:48:53
Prince George Citizen
Council extends Official Community Plan public hearing to April 9
Chambers were packed for 3 1/2 hours of comments from taxpayers
20 Mar 2025 05:48:30
Prince George Citizen
Lorentz, Woll help Toronto Maple Leafs down Colorado Avalanche 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesd ...More ...
TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.20 Mar 2025 04:48:28
Prince George Citizen
Maple Leafs down Avalanche
TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesd ...More ...
TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.20 Mar 2025 04:47:59
Prince George Citizen
The Kings hand the Cavaliers their 3rd straight loss with a 123-119 win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and the short-handed Sacramento Kings handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their third straight loss with a 123-119 victory on Wednesday night.
20 Mar 2025 04:33:51
Prince George Citizen
Confused about Mark Carney's blind trust? Here's how they work
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's critics have been asking pointed questions lately about the assets in the former central banker's blind trust — a tool meant to allow politicians to avoid con ...More ...
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's critics have been asking pointed questions lately about the assets in the former central banker's blind trust — a tool meant to allow politicians to avoid conflicts of interest.20 Mar 2025 04:00:11
Prince George Citizen
Cade Cunningham might not have called bank. His shot only added to Detroit's turnaround season
MIAMI (AP) — Cade Cunningham insisted he called bank. “I might have whispered it,” he said. “I don't think anybody heard that, though.” Doesn't matter. They saw it. Everybody saw it.
20 Mar 2025 03:33:34
Prince George Citizen
'His resiliency is huge': Joseph Woll staking claim to Maple Leafs' crease
TORONTO — Joseph Woll has come off the bench for the Maple Leafs the last two playoffs. The goaltender is making a case to get the opening-night nod this spring.
20 Mar 2025 03:26:14
Prince George Citizen
Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs' 120-105 win over Knicks
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 mi ...More ...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York20 Mar 2025 03:19:38
CBC British Columbia
Union says federal retraining initiatives a 'drop in the bucket' amid tariffs
Jobs Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Wednesday that the federal government would commit $5 million for four retraining plans, three of which will be located in B.C. and aimed at workers laid off i ...More ...
Jobs Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Wednesday that the federal government would commit $5 million for four retraining plans, three of which will be located in B.C. and aimed at workers laid off in the forestry and mining sectors. Gavin McGarrigle, western regional director for private sector union Unifor, says the announcement lacks specifics and wouldn't be enough amid the unprecedented trade war with the U.S.
20 Mar 2025 03:04:33
CBC British Columbia
Why B.C. construction workers prefer nasal naloxone at work
Trevor Botkin, the manager of industry relations for the Construction Foundation of B.C., says that having the nasal form of naloxone — a drug which helps reverse opioid overdoses — would help peo ...More ...
Trevor Botkin, the manager of industry relations for the Construction Foundation of B.C., says that having the nasal form of naloxone — a drug which helps reverse opioid overdoses — would help people with an aversion to needles. Botkin says using needle-based naloxone kits can also be problematic for construction workers with dirt on their hands.
20 Mar 2025 03:03:14
Prince George Citizen
Taxes, crime and birth control among topics at Manitoba Tory leadership debate
WINNIPEG — The two men vying for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party squared off Wednesday night in a debate that touched on crime, health care, taxes and other issues.
20 Mar 2025 03:02:30
CBC British Columbia
Much of the popular ADHD content on TikTok contains misinformation, UBC study finds
Fewer than half the claims in popular ADHD-related TikTok videos actually aligned with clinical guidelines, according to a new UBC study. ...More ...
Fewer than half the claims in popular ADHD-related TikTok videos actually aligned with clinical guidelines, according to a new UBC study.
20 Mar 2025 02:49:09
Prince George Citizen
Jaylin Williams' triple-double helps short-handed Thunder cruise past 76ers 133-100
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the injury-depl ...More ...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 133-100 on Wednesday night w20 Mar 2025 02:48:48
Prince George Citizen
Mamukelashvili's career-high 34 points, 7 3-pointers fuel Spurs past Knicks 120-105
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili was 13 of 14 from the field, including 7 for 7 on 3-pointers, for a career-high 34 points and the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on We ...More ...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili was 13 of 14 from the field, including 7 for 7 on 3-pointers, for a career-high 34 points and the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.20 Mar 2025 02:48:25
Prince George Citizen
Israeli troops advance in Gaza to retake part of a corridor dividing north from south
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens o ...More ...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens of hostages and gives up control of the territory.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Jury convicts failed New Mexico political candidate in drive-by shootings at officials' homes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A jury has convicted a failed political candidate of federal charges in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerq ...More ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A jury has convicted a failed political candidate of federal charges in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque in the aftermath of the 2020 election.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Woll stands tall, Lorentz scores short-handed winner as Maple Leafs down Avalanche
TORONTO — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday ni ...More ...
TORONTO — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray sit out against the Lakers, who are missing LeBron James
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out due to injuries on Wednesday night when Denver faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who are still without LeBron James.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Rescued owl released back home to Texada Island
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society supporter helps with release
3 months ago
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Prince George Citizen
Local fishing charter reels in award for Inclusivity & Accessibility
Reel North Adventures wins Inclusive Accessible Tourism Experience award
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Auditor general cites flaws in model that accounts for carbon in B.C.'s forests
A new report from B.C.'s auditor general has found that some of the Forests Ministry's carbon modelling practices for how carbon in B.C. Forests is stored and released were not adequately documented ...More ...
A new report from B.C.'s auditor general has found that some of the Forests Ministry's carbon modelling practices for how carbon in B.C. Forests is stored and released were not adequately documented and not transparent.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Northern Capitals chasing provincial championship
Caps defenceman Staysha Hiebert plans to make life difficult for Greater Vancouver Comets in best-of-three BCEHL final series this weekend in Coquitlam
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Conditional discharge, probation for woman who assaulted doctor
Judge advises accused to continue to access mental health services
3 months ago
Business in Vancouver
Gavin Dew: B.C. businesses must push back before letting NDP rush through sweeping reforms
A failed consultation process and rushed legislation add to the pressure mounting on small business owners in B.C.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction
VANCOUVER — The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities ...More ...
VANCOUVER — The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities" for vaccines and other treatments.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Trump is planning to order a shutdown of the Education Department. Here's what it does
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving to fulfill a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department , an agency Republicans ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving to fulfill a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department , an agency Republicans have talked about closing for decades.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Truck hauling prefabricated home hits B.C. highway overpass, snarling traffic
RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's Highway Patrol says another commercial truck has hit an overpass in Metro Vancouver, causing no visible damage, but snarling traffic on Wednesday.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught ...More ...
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it migh ...More ...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Body of missing Langley, B.C., senior found months after she went missing
Jane Whitehouse was reported missing on Oct. 25 of last year. ...More ...
Jane Whitehouse was reported missing on Oct. 25 of last year.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Developers to consider legal action if Prince George's draft OCP passes
Councillors Klassen and Skakun call for public hearing to be postponed over concerns
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Oilers back end looks sharp with addition of Walman, return of Ekholm
EDMONTON — With a series of trades, the return of an important player and some moves on the blue line, the Edmonton Oilers might have fixed their back end.
3 months ago
Business in Vancouver
City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M
City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
B.C. to cancel secondary-suite incentive program
Due to "uncertain financial times," the pilot program will stop accepting applications after March 31. ...More ...
Due to "uncertain financial times," the pilot program will stop accepting applications after March 31.
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Deadly chronic wasting disease found in urban deer in B.C.
A positive sample of the disease was recently found in a white-tailed deer in Cranbrook during a testing blitz by the province. ...More ...
A positive sample of the disease was recently found in a white-tailed deer in Cranbrook during a testing blitz by the province.
3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Improved Liberal fortunes in B.C. under Carney come at the expense of the federal NDP, polls show
With many expecting Prime Minister Mark Carney to call a federal election soon, new polling shows the federal Liberals gaining ground on Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. ...More ...
With many expecting Prime Minister Mark Carney to call a federal election soon, new polling shows the federal Liberals gaining ground on Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but who don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time, a change welcomed by an industry that says ...More ...
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but who don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time, a change welcomed by an industry that says no-shows cost the average eatery almost $50,000 a ye3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China
CALGARY — Canola farmers are bracing for impact as China looks to impose hefty tariffs on their industry in response to Canadian tariffs on the country's electric vehicle exports.
3 months ago
Georgia Straight
David Cross on podcasts, pertinence, and that time he got lost in Stanley Park
The comedian hits the Vogue Theatre on March 22.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Book Review: Hannah Deitch delivers twisty thrills with debut novel, ‘Killer Potential'
When bestselling psychological thriller writer Paula Hawkins (“The Girl on the Train,” 2015) stamps the cover of your debut novel with “A Thelma & Louise for our times,” your career is off ...More ...
When bestselling psychological thriller writer Paula Hawkins (“The Girl on the Train,” 2015) stamps the cover of your debut novel with “A Thelma & Louise for our times,” your career is off to a fast start.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Dallas Wings will play game against Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever at home of NBA's Mavericks
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Wings, who have the No. 1 overall pick in next month's WNBA draft, will play their June 27 game against 2024 top pick Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at the home of the ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Wings, who have the No. 1 overall pick in next month's WNBA draft, will play their June 27 game against 2024 top pick Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at the home of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Judge is 'offended' at DOGE's tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of Peace
A federal judge allowed Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to remain in control of the U.S. Institute of Peace , an independent nonprofit created by Congress, but expressed concern abou ...More ...
A federal judge allowed Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to remain in control of the U.S. Institute of Peace , an independent nonprofit created by Congress, but expressed concern about their conduct. U.S.3 months ago
CBC British Columbia
B.C. court upholds $6M foreign homebuyers tax assessed on Burnaby property
Court of Appeal decision considered if the purchaser's parent company, which is incorporated in China but whose shareholders are permanent residents of Canada, should be considered a foreign entity. ...More ...
Court of Appeal decision considered if the purchaser's parent company, which is incorporated in China but whose shareholders are permanent residents of Canada, should be considered a foreign entity.
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Prince George beekeeper community flowering
Apiary bribngs farm-to-table products to the community
3 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'
OTTAWA — With polls suggesting U.S.
3 months ago