Catherine Hansen

Snow Budget Snowballs

December 10, 2018 - 1:20pm Updated: December 10, 2018 - 8:11pm

PRINCE GEORGE - The warmer temperatures are keeping snow off the ground for now, and one might think its helping the city's snow budget.

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Proposed Gas Hike Direct Result of Pipeline Explosion

By Catherine Hansen

December 10, 2018 - 11:03am Updated: December 10, 2018 - 8:13pm

PRINCE GEORGE - A proposed rate hike by FortisBC is a direct result of the pipeline rupture and explosion near Prince George in October.

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Canadian Homebuilders Association Reacts to Clean BC Plan

By Catherine Hansen

December 6, 2018 - 1:26pm Updated: December 6, 2018 - 5:45pm

PRINCE GEORGE — As the province rolls out its Clean BC plan, homebuilders have already been working to meet the new guidelines.

Under the guidelines announced by Premier John Horgan yesterday, every new building constructed in BC will need to be "net-zero energy ready" by 2032.

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Otway Nordic Centre Gets Internet Upgrades

By Catherine Hansen

December 5, 2018 - 4:33pm Updated: December 5, 2018 - 5:51pm

PRINCE GEORGE - A fibreoptic line is now up and running at the Otway Nordic centre, thanks to an in-kind donation from Telus.

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Prince George Aquatic Centre About to Celebrate Milestone

By Catherine Hansen

December 4, 2018 - 12:56pm Updated: December 6, 2018 - 1:29pm

PRINCE GEORGE - One of the city's most popular facilities is celebrating a milestone. It's the Prince George Aquatic Centre's 20th birthday on December 18th, and the City is celebrating with a party.

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Transplant Recipient Gives Back

By Catherine Hansen

December 4, 2018 - 11:45am Updated: December 4, 2018 - 5:54pm

PRINCE GEORGE - A local transplant recipient said thank you to staff at the University Hospital today.

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Ice Making Returns at Oval

By Catherine Hansen

December 3, 2018 - 11:00am Updated: December 3, 2018 - 5:42pm

PRINCE GEORGE - With temperatures below zero, volunteers are working hard to flood the ice oval behind the CN Centre in the hopes of being open by the weekend.

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Extra Set Of Eyes & Ears For RCMP

By Catherine Hansen

November 28, 2018 - 5:43pm Updated: November 29, 2018 - 9:50am

PRINCE GEORGE - Mounties are beefing up presence in the downtown area, and one group helping out is the Citizens on Patrol. It's a volunteer group that acts as an extra set of eyes and ears for the RCMP.

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New Snowmaking Machines Are Up & Running At Otway Nordic Centre

By Catherine Hansen

November 28, 2018 - 4:11pm Updated: November 28, 2018 - 5:58pm

PRINCE GEORGE - Otway Nordic Centre is now the proud owner of two TechnoAlpin snowmakers valued around $45,000 each, providing an insurance policy when the World Para-Nordic Skiing Championships take place in February.