Prince George

Carrier Lumber announces temporary shutdown

PRINCE GEORGE - Carrier Lumber has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. This evening, it was announced its will suspend operations at its Tabor Planer. The sawmill will continue operations. It mean...

Mar 27, 2020

Ice fishing has become a great pastime activity while social distancing

PRINCE GEORGE - Ice fishing is one of those activities that fits in line with social distancing. One advantage of ice fishing is that you can go alone or together as a family. Health official continue...

Mar 27, 2020

Ottawa's small business subsidy 'makes a huge difference' says P.G. Chamber of Commerce

PRINCE GEORGE - "It makes a huge difference."The words of Prince George Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Corrigall in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of financial help for small a...

Mar 27, 2020

This years Prince George Relay For Life cancelled due to the Covid 19 virus

PRINCE GEORGE-Concerns over COVID 19 and social distancing guidelines has the Prince George Relay for Life , sadly having to cancel this year's event. Organizers says they have to consider the increas...

Mar 27, 2020 Courtesy of CKPG TODAY

Canfor curtailments

VANCOUVER - Canfor has announced curtailments its directly attributing to the COVID-19 pandemic.The forestry giant says the health and well-being of Canfor employees, their families and the communitie...

Mar 26, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press

Chamber of Commerce releases survey results

PRINCE GEORGE - In conjunction with Small Business BC, the BC Economic Development Association and Community Futures BC, the BC Chamber of Commerce has released the results of a survey on the impacts ...

Mar 26, 2020

House plants providing benefits as residents cooped up

PRINCE GEORGE - It's been scientifically proven that many indoor plants are known to improve air quality inside your homes. So with many residents spending more time at home in response to both provin...

Mar 26, 2020

Ministry of Education releases FAQ related to COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE- The Ministry of Education has released a Frequently Asked Questions document on Continuity of Learning.The questions and answers relate to COVID-19 and the plan for moving forward under...

Mar 26, 2020

Kiwanis Prince George book give away

PRINCE GEORGE - Kiwanis Club Prince George is on a mission this week. The group wants to brighten the day for some kids and teens in our city while supporting a local business.At the beginning of this...

Mar 26, 2020 Supplied image

Changes coming to local transit in response to COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE-Changes are coming to local transit as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Starting March 29, BC Transit and the City of Prince George will be implementing their summer level of service....

Mar 26, 2020 CKPG News File Photo