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Spruce Kings welcome back Garneau
The Prince George Spruce Kings announced Wednesday afternoon they have rehired Jason Garneau as Assistant Coach.In a press release sent out by the club, the organization stated they are extremely exci...
Mar 18, 2020
Covid-19: "Impact larger than 9/11" says Prince George Airport CEO
PRINCE GEORGE - It's an eerie sight inside the Prince George Airport.The day-to-day foot traffic is non-existent and the Arrivals/Departures screens light up with red, a list of either delays or cance...
Mar 18, 2020
Minister of Public Safety declares provincial state of emergency
VANCOUVER - Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is declaring a state of emergency in British Columbia to allow the preservation of supply chains delivering groceries and other essential items.The move fo...
Mar 18, 2020 Courtesy of Canadian Press
RCMP seek robbery suspect
PRINCE GEORGE - Local Mounties are seeking the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.Prince George RCMP Cpl. Craig Douglass says the robbery took place during the evening of February 19 at an...
Mar 18, 2020
WHL officially cancels remainder of 19/20 regular season
CALGARY - This morning (Mar 18) Western Hockey League Commissioner Ron Robison announced the conclusion of the 19/20 WHL regular season.This following a meeting with the WHL Board of Governors and con...
Mar 18, 2020
Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus
DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...
Mar 18, 2020
1st Hour of operation dedicated to most vulnerable
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a frosty Wednesday morning and some residents took the opportunity of the first day when Shoppers Drug Mart dedicated its first shopping hour to those most at risk during the pa...
Mar 18, 2020
Hudson's Bay temporarily closes its doors
PRINCE GEORGE - Concerns over the coronavirus have prompted one of Prince George's largest retailers to temporarily close its doors.The Hudson's Bay department store closed yesterday (Mar.17) for two ...
Mar 18, 2020
Trudeau promises $82B in economic supports in COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend up to $82 billion on measures to support the Canadian economy through the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds include money for w...
Mar 18, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic.Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not ...
Mar 18, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press