Prince George

People need to remain aware of gambling risks, despite recent wins in the city

PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George's Marlyne Dumoulin had a super lucky win at Treasure Cove Casino on July 13, winning just over $2.1 million on a slot machine.People in the community are excited, but desp...

Jul 19, 2019

Mackenzie at a loss over mill closure

MACKENZIE - Reaction to the most recent announcement of mill closures from Canfor has been swift. For the Forests Critic, this laundry list of curtailments and closures across the province is reminisc...

Jul 19, 2019

Kings' Maglio leaves for WHL

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings made a big announcement Friday, July 19.Head Coach Adam Maglio has accepted a job with the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs as an Associate Coach. M...

Jul 19, 2019

Common Tansy slated for noxious weed status

PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has agreed to move ahead with having Common Tansy declared a noxious weed. "Tansy is a perennial that spreads rapidly, especially along our ...

Jul 19, 2019 Common Tansy

Foodie Friday Economics

PRINCEGEORGE - Foodie Friday has officially kicked off for the season. For most of the local food vendors involved preparing for Foodie Friday began days in advance. Some of the food vendors also oper...

Jul 19, 2019

Single vehicle accident held up traffic on Ospika and Otway

PRINCE GEORGE-A single vehicle accident on Ospika Blvd. North and Otway held up traffic a bit this morning.RCMP received reports of the accident just before 7 am where the single vehicle collided with...

Jul 19, 2019 Courtesy of Spencer Schultz

More bad news for forestry

PRINCE GEORGE - The embattled forest sector is taking another hit in this region."The Isle Pierre sawmill will be permanently reduced from two shifts to one shift effective September 20, 2019. The cap...

Jul 18, 2019 Canfor

Chamber wants a voice on caribou issue

PRINCE GEORGE - The CEO for the local Chamber of Commerce joined like-minded Chamber representatives this week to meet with Forests Minister Doug Donaldson about the Caribou recovery plans.The Provinc...

Jul 18, 2019 Chamber of Commerce

Prince George woman wins $2.1 million jackpot at Treasure Cove

PRINCE GEORGE-All it took was one spin, at the right slot machine, at the right time, and that's exactly what Prince George's Marlyne Dumoulin did.Dumoulin was at the Treasure Cove Casino on July 13, ...

Jul 18, 2019 Courtesy of BCLC

Soapbox Car Derby Returns

PRINCE GEORGE - Soapbox racing was once an annual event held in Prince George. Youth would build a wooden car and then let gravity be their engine to propel them down a hill. This summer two residents...

Jul 18, 2019