Author Archives: Greg Fry
City of Prince George snow clearing report coming to council
PRINCE GEORGE - With plenty of snow still likely in the calendar year, the City of Prince George has already melted through more than half of its snow-clearing budget.In a report coming to council thi...
Jun 09, 2024
Alcohol-related crash on Chief Lake Road results in serious injuries
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP say alcohol was believed to be a factor in a two-vehicle crash just outside the city Saturday night (June 8).Cpl. Craig Douglass says police were called to the 19,00...
Jun 09, 2024
City of Prince George publishes draft 2023 Annual Report
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George has published its 2023 annual report and have identified some notable accomplishments. The City says those accomplishments include: Civic Core Plan and Offici...
Jun 07, 2024
The year-over-year unemployment rate drops in Prince George in May
PRINCE GEORGE - The year over year unemployment rate in Prince George dropped in May. Statistics Canada says last month it was 4.7 per cent, down from 7.9 per cent in May of last year. The greatest jo...
Jun 07, 2024
Cougars sign 2024 draft pick
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have announced a player's signing.Forward Ollie Reid of Coldstream has been signed to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.Reid was the Cougars 88th se...
Jun 07, 2024
Prince George RCMP hosts annual Torch Run
PRINCE GEORGE- Ahead the 2025 B.C. Special Olympics in Prince George the RCMP hosted their annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The fundraiser helps support the athletes with intellectual disabilities wi...
Jun 07, 2024
Councillor Sampson pushes for Province to cover costs of restocking fire rescue's medical equipment
PRINCE GEORGE - One Prince George City Councillor is leading the charge in advocating for provincial help funding medical supplies. Councillor Kyle Sampson feels the city is forced to pay when Victori...
Jun 06, 2024
Regional District: Residents use Recycle BC depots; businesses use commercial bins
PRINCE GEORGE - As of May 31, recycling collection services at all Regional District transfer stations have changed. The contractor responsible for providing paper and packaging recycling drop-off bin...
Jun 06, 2024
Toxic drugs crisis claims 17 lives in Northern Health in April
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Coroners Service says unregulated toxic drugs claimed the lives of 182 people in April, including 17 people in the Northern Health region.The 182 deaths represents a 24 per cent...
Jun 06, 2024
New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources
OTTAWA - A new institute is in the works that would track Indigenous economic prosperity in Canada by collecting data on population, businesses, land and resources. The First Nations University of Can...
Jun 06, 2024