Prince George

One new case of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 21 new in BC

VICTORIA - There are 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 in BC, bringing the total to 2,428 as of May 16. One of those new cases is in Northern Health for a total of 59. One more death to report, in Van...

May 16, 2020

Multi-organization food drive support non-profits by sanitizing products before delivery

PRINCE GEORGE - Non-profits have been some of the worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic but not in the way you might think.For food and other essentials, it has been relatively good for non-profits, howe...

May 15, 2020

Long weekend Do’s and Don’ts

PRINCE GEORGE - The May long weekend is a time some people gather or travel. However, health officials are encouraging residents to stay close to home, spend time exploring their own backyards and enj...

May 15, 2020

United Way of NBC disburse $171,000 in funding to aid seniors amidst pandemic

PRINCE GEORGE-The United Way of Northern BC announced today (May 15) that it is disbursing its cut of federal funding to 37 local agencies to aid seniors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.The funding comes...

May 15, 2020

Construction industry largely unaffected by COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE - The construction industry hasn't missed a beat since the COVID-19 pandemic became problematic for so many businesses and industries. "What we've had to do is figure out how we can work...

May 15, 2020

Spruce beetle protection pinned onto trees

PRINCE GEORGE- While you are out and about this long weekend enjoying nature at one of Prince George's parks, you may notice small, brown, bubble pouches on the sides of trees-don't worry, they're not...

May 15, 2020

Federal COVID-19 wage subsidy to last through summer

OTTAWA- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. The subsidy was set to expire in the firs...

May 15, 2020

Suspect wanted in connection with retail store theft

PRINCE GEORGE -Local mounties are looking for your help in tracking down a suspect wanted in connection with a theft from a retail store on 20th Avenue on Saturday , May 9th . The suspect stole the ke...

May 15, 2020

Keep up to date with your child’s vaccinations

PRINCE GEORGE - While many health professionals across the province are busy treating patients COVID -19 symptoms. Northern Health staff would like to remind parents and those with compromised immune ...

May 14, 2020

Confusion over Restart Plan timeline, guidelines for local business

PRINCE GEORGE - Mid-May was the originally planned time for places like hair salons, retailers, and offices to reopen as part of BC's Restart Plan. According to a local business owner, however, there ...

May 14, 2020