Prince George Citizen
Cooper making big difference for Packers defense in his rookie season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has made the most of his limited opportunities. The Packers can’t wait to see what the rookie second-round pick from Texas A& ...More ...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has made the most of his limited opportunities. The Packers can’t wait to see what the rookie second-round pick from Texas A&M will do next.20 Dec 2024 22:22:22
Victoria Times-Colonist
Tiger Woods' immediate goal: Keep his son from beating him in golf for 18 holes
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the month and he has one pressing goal that relates to his golf. He wants to prolong that inevitable day when his son beats him over 18 holes.
20 Dec 2024 22:20:45
CBC British Columbia
B.C. civil rights group that fought for MAID now wants it reviewed
The call from the B.C. Civil Liberties Association comes after a 52-year-old man received MAID while on a day pass from a psychiatric hospital. ...More ...
The call from the B.C. Civil Liberties Association comes after a 52-year-old man received MAID while on a day pass from a psychiatric hospital.
20 Dec 2024 22:18:42
Victoria Times-Colonist
Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles' win over Steelers, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors,” a person familiar with the league's decision told ...More ...
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors,” a person familiar with the league's decision told The Associated Press on Friday.20 Dec 2024 22:13:21
Victoria Times-Colonist
Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey is trying to reduce stress, and he's enjoying a bounceback season
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Marlon Humphrey's approach to football — and really his approach to life — has changed a bit this year. “Trying to eliminate unknown stress,” the Baltimore cornerbac ...More ...
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Marlon Humphrey's approach to football — and really his approach to life — has changed a bit this year. “Trying to eliminate unknown stress,” the Baltimore cornerback said.20 Dec 2024 22:11:58
Victoria Times-Colonist
At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what aut ...More ...
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities suspect was an attack.20 Dec 2024 22:02:52
Prince George Citizen
Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention
Canadians continue to struggle with financial stress because of rising costs
20 Dec 2024 22:00:00
CBC British Columbia
B.C. adds 7 coastal ferry routes to health-care travel program
The B.C. government added seven coastal ferry routes to the program that finances the travel of Indigenous, rural and remote patients to receive health care outside their communities. ...More ...
The B.C. government added seven coastal ferry routes to the program that finances the travel of Indigenous, rural and remote patients to receive health care outside their communities.
20 Dec 2024 21:48:19
Victoria Times-Colonist
S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week, with the main U.S. indexes each gaining more than one per cent. The S&P/T ...More ...
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week, with the main U.S. indexes each gaining more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.20 Dec 2024 21:46:24
Prince George Citizen
House sets up vote to prevent government shutdown, dropping Trump's demand for debt limit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punted Pr ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punted President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit20 Dec 2024 21:44:52
Victoria Times-Colonist
Vancouver man jailed 90 days for withdrawing 'frozen' funds
Scott Thomas Low admitted he contravened a freeze order and withdrew money from his bank accounts while under investigation for securities misconduct.
20 Dec 2024 21:30:00
Victoria Times-Colonist
At least 2 dead and 68 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 68 others in what authorities sus ...More ...
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 68 others in what authorities suspect was an attack.20 Dec 2024 21:29:49
Victoria Times-Colonist
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.54 points at 24,599.48. In New ...More ...
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.54 points at 24,599.48. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 498.20 Dec 2024 21:26:21
Prince George Citizen
US forward Lynn Williams traded to the NWSL's Reign by Gotham
The Seattle Reign have acquired Olympic gold medalist Lynn Williams in a trade with Gotham FC. The Reign also received goalkeeper Cassie Miller in the trade announced Friday.
20 Dec 2024 21:25:18
Prince George Citizen
Humane Society cats go ‘Home For The Holidays’
The program, which sees people volunteer to foster pets for a few days, is a success
20 Dec 2024 21:19:00
Prince George Citizen
Beaumont named England rugby interim chair after Ilube resigns amid pay scandal
LONDON (AP) — Bill Beaumont was named interim chairman of the England Rugby Football Union on Friday, hours after Tom Ilube resigned because of an outcry over executive payouts.
20 Dec 2024 21:17:52
CBC British Columbia
Former B.C. youth support worker found guilty of sexually assaulting boy, 14, in government care
A former youth support worker has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in B.C. government care. ...More ...
A former youth support worker has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in B.C. government care.
20 Dec 2024 21:12:04
Victoria Times-Colonist
Stock market today: Wall Street rises to turn a dismal week into just a bad one
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to turn what would have been one of the market’s worst weeks of the year into just a pretty bad one. The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% Friday to shave its loss for the ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to turn what would have been one of the market’s worst weeks of the year into just a pretty bad one. The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% Friday to shave its loss for the week down to 2%.20 Dec 2024 21:07:19
Prince George Citizen
Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing
OTTAWA — Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left i ...More ...
OTTAWA — Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left in the tank as Liberal leader.20 Dec 2024 21:02:36
Prince George Citizen
At least one dead and 50 injured after a car drove into a German Christmas market, official says
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, leaving at least one person dead and injuring at least 50 others in what authoritie ...More ...
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, leaving at least one person dead and injuring at least 50 others in what authorities suspect was an attack.20 Dec 2024 20:58:24
Georgia Straight
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train will not re-open this holiday season
All that ticket drama for nothing
20 Dec 2024 20:49:56
CBC British Columbia
Serial nurse impersonator sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 7 years in prison
Brigitte Cleroux is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Ontario for posing as a nurse at two Ottawa clinics. ...More ...
Brigitte Cleroux is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Ontario for posing as a nurse at two Ottawa clinics.
20 Dec 2024 20:43:44
Victoria Times-Colonist
Woman who impersonated nurse to serve total of seven years in prison
Brigitte Cleroux, who passed herself off as a nurse at B.C. Women’s Hospital and View Royal Surgical Centre, pleaded guilty to assault, fraud, impersonating a nurse and forgery
20 Dec 2024 20:36:42
Prince George Citizen
National Bank gets final approval for Canadian Western Bank takeover
National Bank of Canada says it's received approval from the federal finance minister to acquire Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank says it's pleased to see the last milestone in the regul ...More ...
National Bank of Canada says it's received approval from the federal finance minister to acquire Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank says it's pleased to see the last milestone in the regulatory process complete.20 Dec 2024 20:33:36
Prince George Citizen
A car drives into a Christmas market in Germany in what authorities suspect was an attack
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, injuring an unknown number of people in what authorities say was a suspected attack ...More ...
BERLIN (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, injuring an unknown number of people in what authorities say was a suspected attack.20 Dec 2024 20:32:57
CBC British Columbia
Former B.C. premier Glen Clark appointed chair of B.C. Hydro
Clark led the B.C. government from 1996 to 1999. Three others have also been appointed to the board; Merran Smith, president of New Economy Canada, Brynn Bourke, executive director of the B.C. Build ...More ...
Clark led the B.C. government from 1996 to 1999. Three others have also been appointed to the board; Merran Smith, president of New Economy Canada, Brynn Bourke, executive director of the B.C. Buildings Trades, and Don Kayne, president of Canfor Corp.
20 Dec 2024 20:31:47
CBC British Columbia
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train cancelled for rest of year following health incident
The Stanley Park Train will no longer be running over the holidays due to safety concerns following a medical incident last week. ...More ...
The Stanley Park Train will no longer be running over the holidays due to safety concerns following a medical incident last week.
20 Dec 2024 20:22:50
Prince George Citizen
Tennessee's GOP governor is pardoning 43 more people. He stresses it's not like what Biden did
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced he is pardoning 43 people who have served out their sentences, stressing that his actions are “very different” than ...More ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced he is pardoning 43 people who have served out their sentences, stressing that his actions are “very different” than President Joe Biden's recent wave of commutations .20 Dec 2024 20:19:14
Victoria Times-Colonist
Amazon Indigenous community wins latest stage of court battle for lost territory
An Indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon is celebrating a legal victory in the latest stage of its attempt to take back claimed ancestral rainforests .
20 Dec 2024 20:17:49
Victoria Times-Colonist
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to ...More ...
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to advanced projects like a contentious mine proposed f20 Dec 2024 20:17:24
Victoria Times-Colonist
Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who shows 'no remorse'
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge described a triple murderer Friday as "sadistic" and remorseless as he handed down a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.
20 Dec 2024 20:16:50
CBC British Columbia
This B.C. man found the Stick of the Year — but he won't say where it came from
A piece of driftwood from Vancouver Island has narrowly won the title of "Stick of the Year" in an inaugural contest that saw thousands of votes cast for competitors from around the world. ...More ...
A piece of driftwood from Vancouver Island has narrowly won the title of "Stick of the Year" in an inaugural contest that saw thousands of votes cast for competitors from around the world.
20 Dec 2024 20:05:38
Prince George Citizen
Nova Scotia budget update reduces deficit by $220M, mostly due to higher tax revenue
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s budget deficit for the current fiscal year is now projected at $247.5 million — almost $220 million less than estimated in last February’s budget.
20 Dec 2024 20:00:20
Victoria Times-Colonist
Kevin Greenard: Controlling spending, and saving, is often more important than what you earn
To have good financial health you must balance what you make with what you spend.
20 Dec 2024 20:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Broncos' breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since '15
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL's first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years.
20 Dec 2024 19:56:52
Prince George Citizen
Sugano's resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank
When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel lik ...More ...
When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel like.20 Dec 2024 19:49:20
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: House speaker says Republicans have agreed on a new spending deal
Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Don ...More ...
Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into t20 Dec 2024 19:42:07
Prince George Citizen
Floating a new plan, Speaker Johnson insists there will be no government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown , House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt lim20 Dec 2024 19:42:04
Prince George Citizen
White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to provide some protections for transgender student athletes and cancel student loans for more than 38 million Americans, the first st ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to provide some protections for transgender student athletes and cancel student loans for more than 38 million Americans, the first steps in an administration-wide plan to jettison pendi20 Dec 2024 19:38:46
Prince George Citizen
'Gravy Day' is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly
NEW YORK (AP) — To many Australians, Saturday is more than just Dec. 21. It's “Gravy Day,” all because of a lyric in one of the most unlikely Christmas songs ever written.
20 Dec 2024 19:22:26
Prince George Citizen
A car has driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A car drove into a group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, German news agency dpa reported.
20 Dec 2024 19:02:26
Prince George Citizen
A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet
OTTAWA — A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Rachel Bendayan , official languages minister and associate minister of public safety: A Montreal MP first elected in 2019.
20 Dec 2024 18:58:59
Victoria Times-Colonist
Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.
20 Dec 2024 18:47:24
Prince George Citizen
Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he's threatening with tariffs — unless the ...More ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he's threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.20 Dec 2024 18:26:20
Prince George Citizen
Veteran Australian coach Steve Meehan takes over Canadian men's 15s rugby team
Australian Steve Meehan has been named coach of the Canadian men's rugby team, succeeding Kingsley Jones.
20 Dec 2024 18:25:02
Prince George Citizen
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says defensive tackle Christian Barmore's return to health is top priority
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says there's been no discussion about defensive tackle Christian Barmore's future beyond helping him return to health after landing on the reserve non-football il ...More ...
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says there's been no discussion about defensive tackle Christian Barmore's future beyond helping him return to health after landing on the reserve non-football illness list.20 Dec 2024 18:18:51
Victoria Times-Colonist
The Canadian Food Inspection agency's reliance on third-party audits is a risk to food safety, experts say
Those audits, paid for by the companies being audited, have come under fire for their lack of independence.
20 Dec 2024 18:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Photos: Christmas lights up at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum
It features more than 150,000 lights and plenty of fun activities
20 Dec 2024 17:54:00
Prince George Citizen
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as governing Liberals face new election threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added eight fresh faces to his cabinet, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all.
20 Dec 2024 17:53:41
Prince George Citizen
Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?
The military's tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will carry on this Christmas Eve, even if the U.S. government shuts down , officials said Friday.
20 Dec 2024 17:49:31