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Vanderhoof's Kameron Shoesmith makes history as first commit to Kodiaks
PRINCE GEORGE - Born in Houston, raised in Vanderhoof, and now in Prince George, Kameron Shoesmith has made history as the first committed player for the Prince George Kodiaks, ahead of their inaugura...
Feb 01, 2022
Raptors youngsters Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa selected to Rising Stars game
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa have been selected to the NBA's Rising Stars game. Barnes, who is 20, was among 12 rookie selections for the showcase while Achi...
Feb 01, 2022
Alberta premier says told Mounties being assaulted at Coutts trucker border standoff
COUTTS, Alta. - A trucker blockade in southern Alberta at the United States border turned violent Tuesday after some protesters breached police barriers to join the demonstration and some Mounties wer...
Feb 01, 2022
Could Mr. PG be on the move?
PRINCE GEORGE - Tourism PG recently presented their new strategic plan to Prince George City Council, included within that was a conversation about the future of the operation.For years a new location...
Feb 01, 2022
Recent cold weather spurt may cause higher heating bills for residents in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE- With Cold temperatures comes pricy heating bills. So far this Winter season Fortis BC has moved more than 4.5 petajoules of energy through its system which is 46 percent more than norma...
Feb 01, 2022
Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo impressed already with Toronto FC
Back in Major League Soccer after playing in Mexico, Italy and Germany, newly signed defender Carlos Salcedo says Toronto FC is the right fit. The 28-year-old Salcedo, who has won 48 caps for Mexico, ...
Feb 01, 2022
Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse. Silver said the government ...
Feb 01, 2022
Mayor still hopeful for complex care for PG
PRINCE GEORGE - "Certainly the 13 of us [in the BC Urban Mayors' Caucus] are of the opinion that complex care needs to be provided throughout the province. And whether that's four or five locations th...
Feb 01, 2022
The City of PG breaks the ice
PRINCE GEORGE - The city has implemented a new tool to fight ice buildup on walkways this winter. City crews aim this new tool to help ease things annoyed with those fed up with slippery sidewalks. As...
Feb 01, 2022
Most B.C. COVID patients test positive after going to hospital for other reasons
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 hospitalizations are at their highest level and over 60 per cent of patients since December have tested positive for the virus after being admitt...
Feb 01, 2022