Category Archives: Prince George

City's water consumption down 20% during the pandemic
.PRINCE GEORGE - The pandemic has created a heavy burden on the health and economic sectors around the globe. One sector that saw an unexpected change during the start of the pandemic in our community...
Sep 18, 2020

"This model of forestry must be turned upside down," rally held at Mr. PG
PRINCE GEORGE - A little over 20 people showed up for a rally in support of old-growth forests at the junction of Highway 97 and 16 around noon Friday.Conservation North says after 50 years of unrestr...
Sep 18, 2020

Prince George still smokey from fires in US
PRINCE GEORGE - The skies are still smokey in Prince George, and it's been a few days. It starts off in the morning coupled with fog, reducing visibility before the fog lifts in the afternoon.Yet, the...
Sep 18, 2020

Festival of Trees returning for 29th year
PRINCE GEORGE - The COVID-19 pandemic won't stop the Festival of Trees from returning for its 29th year.It's the signature event put on annually by the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation though...
Sep 18, 2020

Local RCMP respond to two more shootings
PRINCE GEORGE-Prince George RCMP are reporting two more shootings.RCMP say they arrived at the first shooting last night (Sept.17) at around 9 p.m., at a home on the 400 block of Quinn Street South. T...
Sep 18, 2020

Dragon's Den but Prince George style
PRINCE GEORGE-Ever wanted to be on Dragon's Den?-Well, now might be your chance with a somewhat similar pilot event the City of Prince George is hosting.Titans' Den will give entrepreneurs the opportu...
Sep 18, 2020

Northern Health COVID-19 information line sees increased calls
PRINCE GEORGE-Northern Health's Online COVID-19 Clinic and Information Line has been a bit backed up recently as it's experienced an uptick in phone calls recently.A release by Northern Health says th...
Sep 18, 2020

New NDIT programs open doors for investment, economic recovery in the north
PRINCE GEORGE - A new slew of programs have been announced to help communities in our region. Northern Development Initiative Trust has launched Trust 2020, what the organization calls a modernized ap...
Sep 17, 2020

Spirit Day surpasses goal of $60,000
PRINCE GEORGE - Due to the impacts made by COVID-19, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation refocused this year's Spirit Day in order to appreciate how healthcare touches us all.Traditionally, dona...
Sep 17, 2020

Commercial Aronia Berry Farm takes root in the region
.PRINCE GEORGE - There are several different kinds of berries that are common like blueberry or strawberry. Then there is a berry that goes unnoticed and its starting to grow in popularity. Recently, ...
Sep 17, 2020