Prince George Citizen
US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
6 Apr 2025 16:32:44
Prince George Citizen
Blue Jays' George Springer out of lineup, a day after leaving game with lower back spasms
NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer was out of the Toronto Blue Jays' starting lineup at the New York Mets on Sunday, a day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms.
6 Apr 2025 16:28:47
Business in Vancouver
B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after 'landmark' mental health decision
West Vancouver lawyer Bijan Ahmadian had findings of professional misconduct sent back to a new Law Society of B.C. hearing panel after the B.C. Court of Appeal found his family doctors' evidence was ...More ...
West Vancouver lawyer Bijan Ahmadian had findings of professional misconduct sent back to a new Law Society of B.C. hearing panel after the B.C. Court of Appeal found his family doctors' evidence was erroneously dismissed.6 Apr 2025 16:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Metro Vancouver gold dealers see demand surge amid economic uncertainty
Some Vancouver precious metal dealers say more people are buying or investing in gold as a hedge during this time of economic uncertainty. On Thursday, stock markets plunged after U.S. President Donal ...More ...
Some Vancouver precious metal dealers say more people are buying or investing in gold as a hedge during this time of economic uncertainty. On Thursday, stock markets plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs.
6 Apr 2025 14:00:00
Prince George Citizen
With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next
VANCOUVER — There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw mil ...More ...
VANCOUVER — There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms.6 Apr 2025 13:00:04
Prince George Citizen
Sorry not sorry: Restaurants revamp decor, menus to showcase Canadian ties
TORONTO — When Grizzly Bar opens next week in Toronto, diners will have no doubt about where its owners’ allegiances lie in the trade war between Canada and the U.S. Maple leaves and animatronic b ...More ...
TORONTO — When Grizzly Bar opens next week in Toronto, diners will have no doubt about where its owners’ allegiances lie in the trade war between Canada and the U.S. Maple leaves and animatronic bears will set the mood.6 Apr 2025 10:00:31
Prince George Citizen
'In a fight with one man': Trump's tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge
For more than a century, Oshawa, Ont., has been the city of autoworkers.
6 Apr 2025 10:00:14
Prince George Citizen
Deadline nearing for Hudson's Bay insiders to declare interest in assets
TORONTO — Hudson's Bay insiders, including its head honcho Richard Baker, have until the end of Monday to declare whether they're interested in making a bid for any of the ailing company's assets or ...More ...
TORONTO — Hudson's Bay insiders, including its head honcho Richard Baker, have until the end of Monday to declare whether they're interested in making a bid for any of the ailing company's assets or leases.6 Apr 2025 10:00:11
Prince George Citizen
COPE, One-City, secure council seats in Vancouver's municipal byelection
VANCOUVER — Vancouver's left-of-centre parties have secured two council seats in the municipal byelection, filling the space vacated by the Green party's Adriane Carr and OneCity's Christine Boyle.
6 Apr 2025 07:52:11
Prince George Citizen
Flames settle for a point after 'unlucky' bounce leads to 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas
CALGARY — Desperately trying to stay in the playoff hunt, the resilient Calgary Flames picked up an important point on Saturday night.
6 Apr 2025 07:09:23
The Breaker
thePodcast: Why voters should care about combatting corruption, money laundering and foreign interference
For the week of April 6, 2025: Transparency International Canada is sounding the alarm. Canada has fallen on a world anti-corruption ranking and Canada is behind China and Russia in real estate secre ...More ...
For the week of April 6, 2025:
Transparency International Canada is sounding the alarm. Canada has fallen on a world anti-corruption ranking and Canada is behind China and Russia in real estate secrecy and anti-money laundering practices.
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The executive director of Transparency International Canada says voters deserve better from whoever forms government after the April 28 federal election.
Trevor Loke is Bob Mackin’s guest on this edition of thePodcast.
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6 Apr 2025 07:00:03
CBC British Columbia
Maloney, Orr leading Vancouver byelection with half of votes counted
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6 Apr 2025 06:48:39
Prince George Citizen
Angels' Mike Trout is slugging his way past a slow start with home runs in 3 straight games
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout saw everything in Tanner Bibee’s repertoire during a 10-pitch at-bat in the third inning Saturday night.
6 Apr 2025 06:15:44
Prince George Citizen
Utah takes on Atlanta, aims to end 8-game slide
Utah Jazz (16-62, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-41, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -12; over/under is 243.
6 Apr 2025 06:03:49
Prince George Citizen
Philadelphia faces Miami, seeks to stop 11-game skid
Philadelphia 76ers (23-55, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (35-43, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia is looking to end its 11-game l ...More ...
Philadelphia 76ers (23-55, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (35-43, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia is looking to end its 11-game losing streak with a win over Miami.6 Apr 2025 06:03:48
Prince George Citizen
New York seeks 50th victory this season in matchup against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns (35-42, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (49-28, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -8; over/under is 229.
6 Apr 2025 06:03:47
Prince George Citizen
Milwaukee faces New Orleans on 3-game win streak
Milwaukee Bucks (43-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (21-56, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9.5; over/un ...More ...
Milwaukee Bucks (43-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (21-56, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9.5; over/under is 220.6 Apr 2025 06:03:46
Prince George Citizen
Zubac's perfect shooting night, Leonard and Harden lead Clippers to 135-104 blowout of Mavericks
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ivica Zubac was 11 for 11 from the floor for 25 points, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden scored 29 each and the Los Angeles Clippers blew out the Dallas Mavericks 135-104 on S ...More ...
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ivica Zubac was 11 for 11 from the floor for 25 points, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden scored 29 each and the Los Angeles Clippers blew out the Dallas Mavericks 135-104 on Saturday night.6 Apr 2025 05:29:15
Prince George Citizen
Kings beat Oilers 3-0, then qualify for playoffs hours later with Vegas' win in Calgary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday, ...More ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday, then wrapped a playoff hours later when Vegas beat C6 Apr 2025 05:17:14
Prince George Citizen
Kings' special teams struggles continue to bite
Chilliwack's power-play pair leads to 4-2 win at 2-0 series lead coming back to PG
6 Apr 2025 05:04:33
Prince George Citizen
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, April 5, 2025
Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Vegas 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Ottawa 3 Florida 0 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 2 Toronto 5 Columbus 0 Vancouver 6 Anaheim 2 Los Angeles 3 Edmonton 0 Utah 4 Winnipeg 1 New Jersey 4 N.Y.
6 Apr 2025 05:03:22
Prince George Citizen
Jared McCann has 2 goals and an assist in the Kraken's 5-1 victory the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jared McCann had two goals and an assist, Joey Daccord stopped 23 shots and the Seattle Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Saturday night.
6 Apr 2025 04:53:19
Prince George Citizen
Trout and O'Hoppe homer in 7-run fifth inning to power Angels past Guardians 10-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe hit two-run homers to highlight Los Angeles' seven-run fifth inning, Jack Kochanowicz threw five solid innings and the Angels beat the Cleveland ...More ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe hit two-run homers to highlight Los Angeles' seven-run fifth inning, Jack Kochanowicz threw five solid innings and the Angels beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-4 on Saturday night.6 Apr 2025 04:36:01
Prince George Citizen
Rockies turn 5th triple play in franchise history in 2nd inning of loss to Athletics
DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon took a one-hopper and turned it into three outs . It's the first time he's been a part of a triple play.
6 Apr 2025 04:21:12
Prince George Citizen
Jesse Winker flashes some rare speed with a two-triple game to lead the Mets past Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker was holding his daughter during a postgame interview after helping lift the New York Mets to a comeback win Saturday night when he asked her if he was fast. Without hesi ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker was holding his daughter during a postgame interview after helping lift the New York Mets to a comeback win Saturday night when he asked her if he was fast. Without hesitation, 4-year-old Wren nodded.6 Apr 2025 04:19:19
CBC British Columbia
Vancouver byelection count delayed as voters remain in line after polls close
Vancouver residents went to the polls on Saturday, April 5, to vote in a byelection to fill two vacant seats on city council. ...More ...
Vancouver residents went to the polls on Saturday, April 5, to vote in a byelection to fill two vacant seats on city council.
6 Apr 2025 04:14:55
Prince George Citizen
Robertson makes case to be in Leafs' Game 1 playoff lineup after two-goal performance
TORONTO — Nick Robertson knows it's a numbers game. The Maple Leafs winger did his part to make the playoff math more difficult for his head coach Saturday.
6 Apr 2025 03:26:52
Prince George Citizen
Police say arrest made after man barricaded himself in Parliament Hill's East Block
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and bar ...More ...
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say one man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill. Investigators say the man gained unauthorized access to East Block on Saturday afternoon and barricaded himself inside the building.6 Apr 2025 03:26:36
Prince George Citizen
Antetokounmpo's 2nd straight triple-double lifts Bucks over Heat in OT, 121-115
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Porter Jr. had 24 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 121-115 in overtime Saturday ni ...More ...
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Porter Jr. had 24 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 121-115 in overtime Saturday night.6 Apr 2025 02:51:06
Prince George Citizen
Lindor's sacrifice fly caps Mets' 3-2 comeback win over Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker's two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker's two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.6 Apr 2025 02:50:40
Prince George Citizen
Lindor's sac fly caps Mets' 3-2 comeback win over Blue Jays after Winker's 2-run triple in the 8th
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker's two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker's two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.6 Apr 2025 02:46:27
Prince George Citizen
Boutier advances in T-Mobile Match Play match, tied after 17 holes when quarterfinal suspended
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Celine Boutier kept going. And going. And going. And is still going.
6 Apr 2025 02:44:18
Prince George Citizen
Grondin claims second-straight snowboard cross Crystal Globe title
PG racers Meryeta O'Dine, Evan Bichon and Colby Graham racing again on Sunday in Quebec
6 Apr 2025 02:02:29
Prince George Citizen
Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies' 109-103 victory over the Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 38 points, Zach Edey had a career-high 21 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Detroit Pistons 109-103 on Saturday night.
6 Apr 2025 01:46:17
Prince George Citizen
Talks of new soccer stadium in Vancouver tied to Whitecaps sale, team's CEO says
VANCOUVER — Talks about building a soccer-specific stadium in Vancouver are intrinsically tied to keeping a Major League Soccer team in the city, says the club's CEO and sporting director.
6 Apr 2025 01:08:41
Prince George Citizen
Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies
Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition m ...More ...
Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the sh6 Apr 2025 01:01:21
Prince George Citizen
Adams throws out Thomas trying to steal for final out of Nationals' 4-3 win over Diamondbacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Riley Adams threw out Alek Thomas trying to steal second base for the final out in the Washington Nationals' 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.
6 Apr 2025 00:39:47
Prince George Citizen
Utah's Clayton Keller becomes 2nd NHL player from Missouri to reach 500-point plateau
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Clayton Keller of the Utah Hockey Club became the second player from Missouri and fourth-youngest active from the United States to record 500 regular-season NHL points.
6 Apr 2025 00:38:20
Prince George Citizen
Police lock down Parliament Hill area after man barricaded himself inside East Block
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say a man "gained unauthorized access" to Parliament Hill's East Block on Saturday afternoon and remained barricaded inside the building into the evening, as the area around P ...More ...
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say a man "gained unauthorized access" to Parliament Hill's East Block on Saturday afternoon and remained barricaded inside the building into the evening, as the area around Parliament Hill was in a lockdown.6 Apr 2025 00:04:32
Prince George Citizen
Wood's 2-run double in 3-run 1st helps Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3, stop 4-game losing streak
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2022, helping the Washington Nationals be ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2022, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Saturday to stop a f5 Apr 2025 23:17:40
Prince George Citizen
Kuemper's nets fifth shutout of the season as Kings blank Oilers 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday.
5 Apr 2025 23:10:35
Prince George Citizen
Canucks score five first-period goals en route to 6-2 victory over Ducks
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks gave up a goal on the first shot on net then scored five times in four minutes 30 seconds en route to a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon.
5 Apr 2025 23:00:42
CBC British Columbia
U.S. set to significantly hike softwood lumber duties against Canada
The U.S. is set to more than double the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, with the planned new rate set at 34.45 per cent, up from the previous 14.54 per cent. ...More ...
The U.S. is set to more than double the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, with the planned new rate set at 34.45 per cent, up from the previous 14.54 per cent.
5 Apr 2025 22:55:28
Prince George Citizen
Alternative approval process kicks off for more than $11M in loans
The city wants to borrow for equipment, stormwater system renewals and upgrades to the Civic Centre's heating and cooling
5 Apr 2025 22:44:21
Prince George Citizen
Penguins' Crosby and Stars Dadonov have a dueling hat tricks game 16 years after Sid's with Ovechkin
DALLAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby took part in another dueling hat tricks game with a Russian opponent 16 years after his memorable one in the playoffs against Alex Ovechkin.
5 Apr 2025 22:17:23
Prince George Citizen
Crosby has 3 goals and an assist as Penguins score 4 in 3rd period to beat Stars 5-3.
DALLAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby had three goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday. Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte also scored to help the Penguins ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby had three goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday. Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte also scored to help the Penguins get their second win in three games.5 Apr 2025 22:15:46
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday
U.S. President Donald Trump's big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting. The S&P 500 fell 6% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5. ...More ...
U.S. President Donald Trump's big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting. The S&P 500 fell 6% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5% and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8%.5 Apr 2025 22:14:16
Business in Vancouver
B.C. reviewing HOV lane access decals for electric vehicles
Review comes as documents released through freedom of information requests show cost of program providing HOV lane decals.
5 Apr 2025 22:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Poilievre stands by B.C. candidate called out for residential school posts
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are "misinformation," after he was called out over ...More ...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are "misinformation," after he was called out over posts he made stating that the residential school system did not constitute genocide.
5 Apr 2025 21:45:23