Prince George Citizen
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher ahead of Fed announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening slightly higher as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where interest rates may be heading. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in early ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening slightly higher as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where interest rates may be heading. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in early trading Wednesday.19 Mar 2025 13:36:30
Prince George Citizen
Canada's Homan falls to host South Korea, rebounds with win over Norway
UIJEONGBU-SI — Canada's Rachel Homan split her round-robin games Wednesday at the LGT world women's curling championship.
19 Mar 2025 13:34:30
Business in Vancouver
Bryan Yu: Tariff uncertainty, recession risk weigh on homebuyer confidence
Seller competition increases, inventory levels rise significantly
19 Mar 2025 13:30:00
CBC British Columbia
Alaskan truck toll could be 'last nail in the coffin' of Fort Nelson, B.C., mayor warns
After downturns in forestry and petroleum production, B.C.'s northernmost municipality has turned to tourism for a lifeline. Now, residents worry the threat of tolls on American truck traffic could be ...More ...
After downturns in forestry and petroleum production, B.C.'s northernmost municipality has turned to tourism for a lifeline. Now, residents worry the threat of tolls on American truck traffic could be the final blow.
19 Mar 2025 13:26:15
Prince George Citizen
Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “ fish doorbell ” on a river lock that lets viewers of an online livestream alert authorities to fish being held up ...More ...
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “ fish doorbell ” on a river lock that lets viewers of an online livestream alert authorities to fish being held up as they make their springtime migration to shallow spawn19 Mar 2025 13:11:01
Prince George Citizen
Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers' powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on ...More ...
TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game series in Jap19 Mar 2025 13:05:42
Business in Vancouver
B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report
Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in B.C. over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.
19 Mar 2025 13:00:00
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Trump and Zelenskyy to speak following Trump’s call with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would speak with U.S.
19 Mar 2025 12:39:28
Prince George Citizen
Shohei Ohtani homers at the Tokyo Dome, delighting fans in home country
TOKYO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fe ...More ...
TOKYO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in right-center field on Wednesday night.19 Mar 2025 12:20:29
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Federal judge blocks Trump’s order to ban transgender people from the military
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda ...More ...
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda.19 Mar 2025 12:15:35
Prince George Citizen
Democrats clashed over their shutdown strategy. But the party's identity crisis runs far deeper
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have been sniping at each other in public since Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer helped pass a Republican spending bill that prevented a government shutdown. But the ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have been sniping at each other in public since Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer helped pass a Republican spending bill that prevented a government shutdown. But the divisions in their party hardly began there.19 Mar 2025 12:04:01
CBC British Columbia
Vancouver byelection candidates differ over how best to reach voters
As Vancouver nears its April 5 two-seat byelection, candidates have been in neighbourhoods talking directly with voters at several all-candidates meetings, but two in particular have, so far, been abs ...More ...
As Vancouver nears its April 5 two-seat byelection, candidates have been in neighbourhoods talking directly with voters at several all-candidates meetings, but two in particular have, so far, been absent.
19 Mar 2025 12:00:42
Prince George Citizen
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut
TOKYO (AP) — Roki Sasaki's Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that limit ...More ...
TOKYO (AP) — Roki Sasaki's Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that limited his outing to three innings on Wednesday night at19 Mar 2025 11:24:42
Prince George Citizen
His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize
TORONTO — Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and n ...More ...
TORONTO — Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.19 Mar 2025 11:00:12
Prince George Citizen
Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure 'at odds with reality'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality ...More ...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes acro19 Mar 2025 10:47:06
Prince George Citizen
Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins
OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report releas ...More ...
OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released Wednesday suggests.19 Mar 2025 08:00:14
CBC British Columbia
U.S. officials cracking down on people trying to bring valuable eggs across the border
Officials made 3,254 egg-related seizures in January and February 2025, according to new data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). That's more than twice as many egg seizures compare ...More ...
Officials made 3,254 egg-related seizures in January and February 2025, according to new data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). That's more than twice as many egg seizures compared to the 1,508 events the same two months a year ago.
19 Mar 2025 08:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Astronauts' 9-month stay in space could help with healthier mission to Mars
As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams acclimatize to Earth, the effects of being stranded in space for nine months, and their recovery, will give scientists a chance to improve preparation ...More ...
As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams acclimatize to Earth, the effects of being stranded in space for nine months, and their recovery, will give scientists a chance to improve preparations for long distance flights.
19 Mar 2025 08:00:00
Georgia Straight
Metro Theatre delivers dark comedy with “Arsenic and Old Lace”
Vintage comedy with a dark twist.
19 Mar 2025 07:44:57
The Tyee
Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill and T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss Win the 2024 VIVA Awards
Celebrate two influential BC artists on March 26.
19 Mar 2025 07:20:00
Georgia Straight
What’s new at Science World’s outdoor park
Think gardening robots, hens, and Indigenous plant knowledge.
19 Mar 2025 07:16:44
The Tyee
Prince Rupert’s ‘Bread and Butter’
Saltwater Bakery, run by the Gitxaała Nation, embodies a holistic approach to economic development and community wellness.
19 Mar 2025 07:10:00
The Tyee
A Police Union Leader’s Controversial Run for Vancouver Council
Ralph Kaisers ripped force critics and allegedly advised an officer to ignore VPD procedure after a death.
19 Mar 2025 07:10:00
Prince George Citizen
Two-goal game 'a building block' for Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser
VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser admitted Tuesday that he wants to do more to help the Vancouver Canucks. Hours later, he put up two goals and an assist as the Canucks thumped the league-leading Winnipeg Je ...More ...
VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser admitted Tuesday that he wants to do more to help the Vancouver Canucks. Hours later, he put up two goals and an assist as the Canucks thumped the league-leading Winnipeg Jets 6-2. “It felt really good," Boeser said.19 Mar 2025 06:16:05
Prince George Citizen
Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination
DALLAS (AP) — Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening . About 2,200 files consisting of over 63,000 pages were posted on the web ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening . About 2,200 files consisting of over 63,000 pages were posted on the website of the U.S.19 Mar 2025 05:54:41
Prince George Citizen
Boeser scores two, Vancouver Canucks pull off 6-2 upset of NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser scored twice and notched an assist as the Vancouver Canucks handed the league-leading Winnipeg Jets a 6-2 drubbing on Tuesday.
19 Mar 2025 05:05:51
Prince George Citizen
Butler scores 24 and Warriors win without Curry, 104-93 over Bucks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 24 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night.
19 Mar 2025 05:00:49
Prince George Citizen
Delaware's status as corporate capital might be on the line in a fight over shareholder lawsuits
HARRISBURG, Pa.
19 Mar 2025 04:24:32
Prince George Citizen
Louisiana puts man to death in state's first nitrogen gas execution
ANGOLA, La. (AP) — Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a ...More ...
ANGOLA, La. (AP) — Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus. Jessie Hoffman Jr.19 Mar 2025 03:59:07
Prince George Citizen
Baylor Scheierman and Kristaps Porzingis lead the Celtics to a 104-96 win over the Nets
BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on ...More ...
BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.19 Mar 2025 03:33:30
Prince George Citizen
Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime
DALLAS (AP) — Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday nigh ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.19 Mar 2025 03:19:22
CBC British Columbia
Man found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2019 Surrey gas station shooting
Surrey resident Kristijan Coric, 29, was shot in his vehicle on Sept. 28, 2019, while he was at a gas station in the Cloverdale neighbourhood. Police called it a targeted hit. ...More ...
Surrey resident Kristijan Coric, 29, was shot in his vehicle on Sept. 28, 2019, while he was at a gas station in the Cloverdale neighbourhood. Police called it a targeted hit.
19 Mar 2025 02:43:42
Prince George Citizen
Canadiens snap Senators' 6-game winning streak with victory
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki’s power-play goal late in the third period lifted the Montreal Canadiens over Ottawa 6-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Senators six-game winning streak Josh Anderson s ...More ...
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki’s power-play goal late in the third period lifted the Montreal Canadiens over Ottawa 6-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Senators six-game winning streak Josh Anderson scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Lane Hut19 Mar 2025 02:30:57
Business in Vancouver
B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property
The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. for $30 million in 2018 has failed for a third time to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
19 Mar 2025 02:30:00
Prince George Citizen
Trump administration releases over 1,100 JFK files
DALLAS (AP) — Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening . More than 1,100 files consisting of over 31,000 pages were posted on the ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening . More than 1,100 files consisting of over 31,000 pages were posted on the website of the U.S.19 Mar 2025 02:14:35
Prince George Citizen
Suzuki gets go-ahead goal and Canadiens snap Senators' 6-game winning streak with 6-3 victory
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki’s power-play goal late in the third period lifted the Montreal Canadiens over Ottawa 6-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Senators six-game winning streak Josh Anderson s ...More ...
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki’s power-play goal late in the third period lifted the Montreal Canadiens over Ottawa 6-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Senators six-game winning streak Josh Anderson scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Lane Hut19 Mar 2025 02:07:05
Prince George Citizen
Engvall gets tiebreaking goal in Islanders' four-goal 3rd period to beat Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Tuesday night.
19 Mar 2025 02:05:40
Prince George Citizen
OHL roundup: O'Reilly scores winner as Knights clip Rangers 2-1
KITCHENER, Ont. — Sam O'Reilly's goal at 4:29 of the third period snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted the London Knights to a 2-1 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Kitchener Rangers on Tuesday ni ...More ...
KITCHENER, Ont. — Sam O'Reilly's goal at 4:29 of the third period snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted the London Knights to a 2-1 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Kitchener Rangers on Tuesday night at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.19 Mar 2025 02:02:28
Prince George Citizen
Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution
ANGOLA, La. (AP) — Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a ...More ...
ANGOLA, La. (AP) — Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus. Jessie Hoffman Jr.19 Mar 2025 01:52:17
Prince George Citizen
Canadiens snap Senators' six-game winning streak with 6-3 victory
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki’s power-play goal late in the third period lifted the Montreal Canadiens past the Ottawa Senators 6-3 in a high-intensity rivalry matchup on Tuesday.
19 Mar 2025 01:49:03
Prince George Citizen
New provincial firefighting funds for regional district, Mackenzie
More than $9 million is being handed out to volunteer and composite fire departments around BC
19 Mar 2025 01:38:00
Prince George Citizen
Trump's cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China's government
BEIJING (AP) — The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China's ruling Communist Party.
19 Mar 2025 01:34:05
Prince George Citizen
Warriors' Stephen Curry sits out game against the Bucks due to 'mental and emotional fatigue'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will not play in the Golden State Warriors' game against Milwaukee on Tuesday night, sitting out for what coach Steve Kerr called an emotional and mental rest.
19 Mar 2025 01:30:59
Prince George Citizen
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in grants awarded to three climate groups by the Biden administration. The order by U.S.
19 Mar 2025 01:13:05
Business in Vancouver
B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs
VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia's geoduck clams, that's a high hurdle, said BC Seafood Allian ...More ...
VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia's geoduck clams, that's a high hurdle, said BC Seafood Alliance executive director Christina Burridge.19 Mar 2025 00:38:45
Prince George Citizen
US government court filings keep Prince Harry's immigration forms secret
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heavily redacted court filings released Tuesday shed no fresh light on the circumstances under which Prince Harry entered the United States, the latest development in a legal fight ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heavily redacted court filings released Tuesday shed no fresh light on the circumstances under which Prince Harry entered the United States, the latest development in a legal fight by a conservative group that is pushing to find out19 Mar 2025 00:22:54
Business in Vancouver
BC Hydro's April hikes will coincide with loss of credit, leaving bills to jump 12%
Last year's B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit will expire 15 days after BC Hydro rates jump 3.75 per cent
19 Mar 2025 00:00:00
CBC British Columbia
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla over unspecified safety concerns
The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed U.S. electric carmaker Tesla from its event this week, saying its primary concern was the safety of attendees and exhibitors. ...More ...
The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed U.S. electric carmaker Tesla from its event this week, saying its primary concern was the safety of attendees and exhibitors.
18 Mar 2025 23:57:30
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Federal judge blocks Trump’s order banning transgender people from military service
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C.
18 Mar 2025 23:56:34
Prince George Citizen
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver International Auto Show says it has removed Tesla from participating in this week's event over safety concerns.
18 Mar 2025 23:32:39