Category Archives: Prince George

UNBC hosting central interior science exhibition
PRINCE GEORGE- 146 students from school district 57 had 119 projects on display this past Saturday at UNBC as part of the central interior science fair. There were two open houses for the public to at...
Mar 02, 2019

Is liquor too accessible in Prince George?
PRINCE GEORGE - A recent report involving UNBC professor Dr. Russ Callaghan gave Canada a failing grade for its liquor policy. One of the more alarming findings is that alcohol has surpassed tobacco i...
Mar 01, 2019

Spruce and Douglas-fir beetle population on rise
PRINCE GEORGE- The recent cold spell we had at the beginning of the month has affected a lot of people but the same cannot be said about the pesky spruce and Douglas-fir beetles. Both the spruce and D...
Mar 01, 2019

Seedy Saturday: the start of the growing season in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- It’s a cold day today, and with plenty of snow still left on the ground it may seem like it’s too early to start thinking about your garden… but you’d be wrong. ...
Mar 01, 2019

Legendary Ski racer comes to celebrate the Hart Hill 50th anniversary
PRINCE GEORGE – To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Hart Highlands Winter Club, Nancy Greene Raine will be hitting its slopes Saturday, March 2. Greene Raine was Canada’s top ski...
Mar 01, 2019

New support resources for B.C. jurors
PRINCE GEORGE – B.C. residents who serve on a jury during a trial will now have access to free counselling through a new support program. The new Juror Support Program is part of the Province's ...
Mar 01, 2019

February the coldest on record for Prince George: Environment Canada
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada says February in Prince George was the coldest on record. Meteorologist Carmen Hartt says the mean temperature for the month was minus 17.5, a full three degrees col...
Mar 01, 2019

Federal Green Party leader to host Prince George town hall
PRINCE GEORGE - Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May paid a visit to Prince George Saturday. She held a town hall meeting at the Uda Dune Baiyoh building at 355 Vancouver Street from 7:30 to 9 pm....
Mar 01, 2019

Courtyard Marriott boycott
PRINCE GEORGE – The Board of Directors for the Northern Regional Construction Association is taking issue with the prime contractor on the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. The Association says the prim...
Mar 01, 2019

The Province sets out a new roadmap to boost tourism.
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province is looking at a brand-new way of growing tourism as an economic driver. The new framework, intended to lead year-round tourism growth that benefits people and commun...
Mar 01, 2019