Prince George Citizen
Official Community Plan is up for discussion — here's what you need to know
A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
17 Mar 2025 21:19:27
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Trump’s deportation orders under scrutiny by courts
Over the weekend, the Trump administration transferred more than 200 immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order to bar the deportations temporarily. On Saturday night, District ...More ...
Over the weekend, the Trump administration transferred more than 200 immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order to bar the deportations temporarily. On Saturday night, District Judge James E.17 Mar 2025 21:13:20
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan
TORONTO — Hudson's Bay spent Monday in court asking for permission to begin a liquidation of all of its stores as early as Tuesday, even as it holds out hope that it will find a lifeline.
17 Mar 2025 21:02:59
Prince George Citizen
That phone call probably wasn't really from Northern Health
Health authority says someone is using its name to offer suspicious giveaways
17 Mar 2025 21:01:42
CBC British Columbia
Meet Caprice, the hawk who works for the City of Burnaby
The hawk's presence at the Burnaby eco-centre deters local birds. ...More ...
The hawk's presence at the Burnaby eco-centre deters local birds.
17 Mar 2025 21:00:01
Prince George Citizen
Irma Wilson: Obituary
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Irma Wilson. Irma was predeceased by her parents Maria and Rudolph Klix and her husband Bill.
17 Mar 2025 20:53:51
Prince George Citizen
NL East Preview: Juan Soto joins Mets in power-packed division with Phillies and Braves
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is back in the NL East, a much richer man with a new address and a different uniform. Same powerful bat, though. Again a serious problem for Braves and Phillies pitchers.
17 Mar 2025 20:44:59
Prince George Citizen
Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays
Alan Roden is proving he's up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level.
17 Mar 2025 20:44:56
Prince George Citizen
Twins' Royce Lewis will miss start of season after hurting his hamstring
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will miss the start of the season due to a strained left hamstring.
17 Mar 2025 20:37:27
Prince George Citizen
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also rise
TORONTO — Strength in energy, financials and base metals helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 200 points Monday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed ...More ...
TORONTO — Strength in energy, financials and base metals helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 200 points Monday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 231.71 points at 24,785.11.17 Mar 2025 20:20:45
Business in Vancouver
Stock market today: Wall Street rises again
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed again on Monday as Wall Street’s wild roller-coaster ride veers back upward. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% for a second straight gain after it fell 10% below its re ...More ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed again on Monday as Wall Street’s wild roller-coaster ride veers back upward. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% for a second straight gain after it fell 10% below its record late last week.17 Mar 2025 20:15:01
Prince George Citizen
Carney, Macron launch new bilteral partnership on intelligence and security
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed for closer trade and security ties with Europe Monday on a one-day trip to Paris and London just days after he took office.
17 Mar 2025 19:38:24
Prince George Citizen
Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law including for big industrial emitters
L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — A Conservative government would repeal the entire carbon price law for consumers and big industry, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday on a visit to a steel mill in Eastern Ontario ...More ...
L'ORIGNAL, Ont. — A Conservative government would repeal the entire carbon price law for consumers and big industry, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday on a visit to a steel mill in Eastern Ontario.17 Mar 2025 19:32:08
Prince George Citizen
NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges
MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Video review, particularly coach’s challenges for goaltender interference, took center stage Monday at the NHL general managers' annual spring meeting.
17 Mar 2025 19:21:04
Prince George Citizen
Prince George fights tariffs by relaunching 'buy local' campaign
The program will draw from a $396,000 grant obtained last year
17 Mar 2025 19:18:09
The Tyee
Please Advise! Who’s Winning the Ad War, Carney or Poilievre?
Remarkably, for both, the same orange face keeps popping up.
17 Mar 2025 19:13:00
Prince George Citizen
M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks, citing international sanctions
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo's mineral-rich east said Monday they were withdrawing from peace talks this week with the Congolese government, saying ...More ...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo's mineral-rich east said Monday they were withdrawing from peace talks this week with the Congolese government, saying that international sanctions on the group's members17 Mar 2025 19:11:59
Prince George Citizen
Braves' Spencer Strider sparkles in 1st spring start as he comes back from Tommy John surgery
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider struck out six and didn’t allow a base runner over 2 2/3 innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance since undergoing Tommy Joh ...More ...
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider struck out six and didn’t allow a base runner over 2 2/3 innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.17 Mar 2025 19:04:35
CBC British Columbia
B.C. Hydro customers face 3.75% rate increase for next 2 years
B.C. Hydro customers are facing a 3.75 per cent rate increase for the next two years, which will add $3.75 per month to the average household bill. ...More ...
B.C. Hydro customers are facing a 3.75 per cent rate increase for the next two years, which will add $3.75 per month to the average household bill.
17 Mar 2025 19:03:13
Business in Vancouver
Domtar to return village site to Tla’amin First Nation
Shuttered Catalyst pulp and paper mill site in Powell River to be repatriated to Tla’amin
17 Mar 2025 19:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Mavericks' Anthony Davis to work with NBA G League affiliate as he tries to come back from injury
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is heading to the NBA G League to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for his return from a left adductor strain.
17 Mar 2025 18:31:39
Prince George Citizen
Kings' Kuemper, Devils' Bratt, Kraken's Montour named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK — Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper, New Jersey left-wing Jesper Bratt and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
17 Mar 2025 18:18:00
Georgia Straight
World premiere of “UNIVERSUS” explores humanity’s fragile balance
A double bill exploring art, time, and transformation.
17 Mar 2025 18:13:14
Prince George Citizen
Court finds UWaterloo stabbing was a hate crime, not terrorism in sentencing attacker
A mass stabbing at a University of Waterloo gender studies class was not a terrorist attack but a “particularly grave” hate crime meant to make people feel unsafe in those spaces, an Ontario judge ...More ...
A mass stabbing at a University of Waterloo gender studies class was not a terrorist attack but a “particularly grave” hate crime meant to make people feel unsafe in those spaces, an Ontario judge ruled Monday in sentencing the attacker to 11 years i17 Mar 2025 17:45:20
Georgia Straight
Vancouver Art Gallery’s spring/summer exhibition showcases Riopelle, ceramics and contemporary icons
From Riopelle to Otani, Vancouver Art Gallery unveils spring/summer exhibitions.
17 Mar 2025 17:32:30
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: White House press secretary hosts news briefing
President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt hosts a news conference Monday.
17 Mar 2025 17:18:01
Prince George Citizen
Toronto's plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city's response to steep U.S. tariffs on Canada will include barring American companies from bidding on some city contracts and a tax deferral program for industrial ...More ...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city's response to steep U.S. tariffs on Canada will include barring American companies from bidding on some city contracts and a tax deferral program for industrial properties impacted by the tariffs.17 Mar 2025 17:14:44
Prince George Citizen
Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former pastor of a Texas megachurch accused of child sexual abuse surrendered to Oklahoma authorities Monday.
17 Mar 2025 17:01:34
CBC British Columbia
High demand for Canadian products amid ongoing tariff threats
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on certain Canadian goods, prompting some Canadians to start looking at where their products come from. ...More ...
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on certain Canadian goods, prompting some Canadians to start looking at where their products come from.
17 Mar 2025 16:54:09
Prince George Citizen
'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too
Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more Ca ...More ...
Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.17 Mar 2025 16:48:30
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay liquidation of all stores could start as soon as Tuesday
TORONTO — A liquidation at all Hudson's Bay stores could start as soon as tomorrow and last for up to 12 weeks.
17 Mar 2025 16:48:10
Prince George Citizen
A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite U.S. visa
BOSTON (AP) — A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University.
17 Mar 2025 15:21:20
Business in Vancouver
Biggest B.C. mining mergers and acquisitions of 2024
Ranked by dollar value of the deal in CAD. Published March 17, 2025.
17 Mar 2025 15:01:00
Business in Vancouver
Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning
Premier's carbon tax flip-flop comes with a hefty price tag for provincial coffers
17 Mar 2025 15:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Book Review: 'Lincoln’s Peace' offers lessons for these times from the Civil War
“Lincoln’s Peace” offers a pair of fascinating what ifs.
17 Mar 2025 14:36:06
Prince George Citizen
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about t ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.17 Mar 2025 14:31:28
CBC British Columbia
Under the microscope: Looking at B.C.'s wastewater surveillance for viruses
Scientists say they hope testing wastewater for pathogens, which gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C., continues and helps better inform the public of emerging threats going forward. ...More ...
Scientists say they hope testing wastewater for pathogens, which gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C., continues and helps better inform the public of emerging threats going forward.
17 Mar 2025 14:00:00
Prince George Citizen
US shoppers increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.17 Mar 2025 13:04:28
CBC British Columbia
B.C.'s chief coroner looks at new approach to tackling the overdose crisis
Nine years after the start of a public health emergency that has killed more than 16,000 people, B.C.'s new chief coroner says he wants to take a bit of a different approach. ...More ...
Nine years after the start of a public health emergency that has killed more than 16,000 people, B.C.'s new chief coroner says he wants to take a bit of a different approach.
17 Mar 2025 13:00:00
CBC British Columbia
5 years after B.C. declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, BCCDC says it's ready for future pandemics
A little over five years ago, a sense of panic was spreading within British Columbia's public health system as it tracked the spread of a new virus: what would later be known as COVID-19. Now, the BC ...More ...
A little over five years ago, a sense of panic was spreading within British Columbia's public health system as it tracked the spread of a new virus: what would later be known as COVID-19. Now, the BCCDC is reflecting on the lessons it learned and remaining vigilant to be prepared for any future virus outbreak.
17 Mar 2025 12:00:00
Prince George Citizen
Telegram's CEO Durov back in Dubai as France investigates criminal activity on his messaging app
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said Monday that he has travelled from France to Dubai as French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app. Durov revealed his whereabouts in ...More ...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said Monday that he has travelled from France to Dubai as French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app. Durov revealed his whereabouts in a post on his Telegram channel.17 Mar 2025 11:33:00
Prince George Citizen
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
17 Mar 2025 11:22:31
Prince George Citizen
Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark not only drew lots of eyes to women's basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games , she also attracted a lot of bettors who otherwise might ...More ...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark not only drew lots of eyes to women's basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games , she also attracted a lot of bettors who otherwise might have put their money elsewhere.17 Mar 2025 11:10:50
Prince George Citizen
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about war in Ukraine, Kremlin confirms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S.
17 Mar 2025 10:52:29
Prince George Citizen
'Stagflation' risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Federal Reserve officials last met in late January , things looked pretty good: Hiring was solid . The economy had just grown at a solid pace in last year's final quarter.
4 months ago
CBC British Columbia
Undercover officers in 'Mr. Big' Vancouver sting spent months befriending accused in 2007 Manitoba murder: court docs
At least 18 RCMP officers spent more than seven months on an elaborate "Mr. Big" sting operation that involved getting close to the suspect in an MMIWG cold case murder through going to Canucks games ...More ...
At least 18 RCMP officers spent more than seven months on an elaborate "Mr. Big" sting operation that involved getting close to the suspect in an MMIWG cold case murder through going to Canucks games and skydiving, and staging a fake crime scene.
4 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Hudson's Bay creditor protection case returns to court
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to be back in court Monday morning where it will seek approval to begin liquidating its entire business, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk.
4 months ago
Prince George Citizen
Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown
Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was initially meant to last two weeks stretched into mon ...More ...
Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was initially meant to last two weeks stretched into months of evolving public-health measures.4 months ago