Prince George

C.O.R.E. manual changes upset instructors

PRINCE GEORGE - The newest version of the C.O.R.E. manual has been released and some changes to it have some instructors concerned. "I think the concern for many has meant a major revision to the exam...

Jul 16, 2020

Staycations can provide mental health boost

PRINCE GEORGE - The latest project by the Support PG initiative is "staycations". While it is an opportunity to help local businesses and sites get through a dampened year for tourism, taking some tim...

Jul 16, 2020

Northern FanCon postponed

PRINCE GEORGE-We are midway through July and fall is creeping up and that means fall events will begin making tough calls as the COVID-19 crisis continues.Northern FanCon has made the decision to post...

Jul 16, 2020

Update: Power restored to close to 1,200 customers on the Hart

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Power has been restored to BC Hydro customers on the Hart. Crews continue to work on the outage north of Giscome Road.Earlier: A power outage this morning on the Hart.According...

Jul 16, 2020

Despite recent rainfall B.C. Wildfire Service reminds residents of possible fire risk this weekend

PRINCE GEORGE-Environment Canada is calling for quite the sun-filled weekend, something we haven't seen in quite the while, and the B.C. Wildfire Service is reminding residents to be safe despite rece...

Jul 16, 2020

UNBC goes virtual with summer camps

PRINCE GEORGE - With public health considerations ruling out the possibility of in-person camps this summer, the UNBC Active Minds team have gone virtual.An obvious change from their typical summer ca...

Jul 15, 2020

Wet weather a challenge for hay season

PRINCE GEORGE - The wet, rainy weather has put many in these parts in a sour mood, but for others, it's a bigger concern. "In my area, the ground is totally saturated," says Phil Myatovic, who grows h...

Jul 15, 2020

Nightlife struggles to reopen; guidelines a work in progress

PRINCE GEORGE - This past weekend, Lambda Cabaret reopened it's doors to the public. Like most places finding their way back through COVID-19, it has been a work in progress with regards to regulation...

Jul 15, 2020

Arenas won't open. Yet

PRINCE GEORGE - Those who use the City's ice arenas are miffed at the decision not to re-open the Kin Centres on August 4th, as presented during a Council meeting on June 15th. "For me, it sucks, righ...

Jul 15, 2020

This is the year to find the beauty in our backyard

PRINCE GEORGE-This year is the year to explore your own backyard!The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us to get creative in ways of entertaining ourselves and now the Support PG initiative is lend...

Jul 15, 2020