Prince George

Tourism braces for a long summer

PRINCE GEORGE - The word yesterday that COVID-19 measures may remain in place until mid- to late-summer could mean a "tough" tourism season in the region. "With recovery looking like it might be mid-s...

Apr 1, 2020

Local artist releases song promoting COVID-19 awareness, hopes to ease tensions

PRINCE GEORGE - Music can be used in many ways - dancing, celebrating, relaxing. One artist in Prince George is taking a bit of a different approach, releasing a song to bring awareness and potentiall...

Apr 1, 2020

RDFFG asking residents to apply COVID-19 grocery store mentality to landfills and transfer stations

PRINCE GEORGE- The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) wants people to change their mentality when it comes to how they are using landfills and transfer stations.In a release by the RDFFG,...

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Inspired by 'Hearts of PG', local woman makes charitable keychains

PRINCE GEORGE - A local woman is trying to do what she can in hopes of spreading love and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also supporting food banks. Carol Hansson, from As You Wish Cus...

Apr 1, 2020

Pandemic means people must be extra cautious in the outdoors

PRINCE GEORGE - The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a burden on emergency resources across the province. BC's Search and Rescue teams are asking outdoor enthusiasts to take extra caution if heading into ...

Apr 1, 2020

Spring time road prep. operations delayed to recent weather, city readies for what's to come

PRINCE GEORGE-Despite the delay of some spring-time road operations due to recent cold weather and accompanying freeze-thaw cycle the City of Prince George is on it.City crews have been removing stree...

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Man facing charges after alleged assault at home on Upper Fraser Road

PRINCE GEORGE - A 32-year-old man is facing charges following an incident just east of Prince George late Tuesday afternoon. Prince George RCMP swarmed a home on Upper Fraser Road just before 4 p.m. a...

Apr 1, 2020

Districts in flux

PRINCE GEORGE - Spring break is over, but the kids are not heading back to the classrooms. That was an order from the provincial health office weeks ago. "So when you say schools are open, they're not...

Mar 31, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters: "This is a real opportunity to build that friendship"

PRINCE GEORGE - Non-profits are feeling the pinch as we all feel the impacts from COVID-19's pandemic and the federal and provincial response to the virus. Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Siste...

Mar 31, 2020

Prince George Strong shirts latest show of appreciation for front line workers

PRINCE GEORGE - A new show of support for those helping out through the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince George Strong shirts with the hashtag #WeCanBeatThis."I have been to a lot of these facilities and I t...

Mar 31, 2020