Prince George

PG Community Foundation supports three local organizations with $60,000 in funding

PRINCE GEORGE - Some extra support for a trio of organizations supporting those in need in Prince GeorgeThe Prince George Community Foundation is lending $60,000 of crisis funding to support response ...

Mar 21, 2020

Confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 424 in BC, no new cases in Northern Health

VANCOUVER - An update Saturday by the Province's top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, saw BC's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases increase by 74 to a total of 424. Four of those cases are in the Nor...

Mar 21, 2020

Initial government support for vulnerable people

VANCOUVER - The provincial government is taking action to protect vulnerable people including those facing homelessness.Initial action includes a ban on evictions for non-payment of rent in BC Housing...

Mar 21, 2020

Seniors are fearful

PRINCE GEORGE - Every morning, a small group of folks put together between forty and fifty meals for seniors in the city to be delivered by the Meals on Wheels program. That is the demographic that is...

Mar 20, 2020

Mayor Lyn Hall delivers a message: Be safe

PRICE GEORGE - Mayor Lyn Hall has a message. "I think the message that, really, has resonated throughout our province and I'm hoping will resonate with our residents here in Prince George came from Dr...

Mar 20, 2020

UPDATE: Health Officials say 77 new cases of COVID-19 in BC

VANCOUVER-Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry along with Minister of Health, Adrian Dix announced 77 new cases of COVID-19 in BC today, March. 20.This brings the total to 348 confirmed cases in...

Mar 20, 2020

Social media thanks health care workers

PRINCE GEORGE - On many of the social media platforms, there are messages thanking all Northern Health staff and others who are providing essential services during this pandemic. Some of the people ha...

Mar 20, 2020

SD57 launches KRSS online engagement

PRINCE GEORGE-School District 57 launched its Kelly Road Secondary School (KRSS) online public participation questionnaire today, March 20.The questionnaire is part of a public engagement aimed at ens...

Mar 20, 2020

Changes to NH Connection Service to support social distancing

PRINCE GEORGE-Northern Health (NH) is making changes to its Connections service in support of social distancing and maintaining essential health care services, due to COVID-19.A release by NH says tha...

Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19's toll on mental health, how to combat it

PRINCE GEORGE - The coronavirus situation has brought to light plenty of negative attention. With that, mental health can take quite the hit. But even through tough times, it is important to take the ...

Mar 20, 2020