Category Archives: Prince George

Needle Buy Back Coming To PG
PRINCE GEORGE – A group of local businesspeople is taking a page from an initiative in Kamloops, where a program paying individuals five cents for the return of a spent needle. “My heart t...
Oct 18, 2018

Discover UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE – UNBC is hosting a tour for anyone interested in getting a post-secondary education in Prince George. High school students, recent grads and more will get the chance to gather inf...
Oct 18, 2018

Renowned Author To Speak On Brain Injuries
PRINCE GEORGE – A best selling and internationally renowned author is in the city for a presentation Friday. Dr. Norman Doidge is the author of “The Brain That Changes Itself” and ...
Oct 18, 2018

Construction Downtown Affecting Businesses
PRINCE GEORGE – Construction of a condo development and upgrades to utility infrastructures near City Hall are affecting some downtown businesses. For several months, some of the streets in the ...
Oct 18, 2018

Caring for Caregivers
PRINCE GEORGE – Caregivers for those living with dementia are being offered a chance to learn more coping skills. The local branch of the Alzheimer Society of BC is offering a free full day even...
Oct 18, 2018

Postal Strike Will Not Affect PR Vote
PRINCE GEORGE – Rotating strike action by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers comes as two important dates have and are arriving in BC. CUP-W is giving Canada Post until Monday to reach a deal ...
Oct 17, 2018

Local Retailers Hoping To Get On The Pot Bandwagon
PRINCE GEORGE- Marijuana is officially legal across the country, but in BC, there is only one place to buy legally and that is in Kamloops. Everyone else can buy online, pay $10 shipping, and wait for...
Oct 17, 2018

Vehicle Thefts Continue To Rise In Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Prince George RCMP says vehicle thefts have steadily risen this year and they believe the vehicles are being used to commit other crimes. In April, stolen vehicles reported spike...
Oct 17, 2018

Cannabis Regulations On Campus
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC and CNC have been preparing and finalizing policies for cannabis on campus and with the legalization day finally here, it’s time to put these plans into action. CNC has an i...
Oct 17, 2018

Some District 57 Schools Using Portables
PRINCE GEORGE – School district 57 student numbers are up by only about 30 this school year but with changes to class size and composition, a total of 15 portables are in use at area schools inc...
Oct 17, 2018