Category Archives: Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE – It’s now permitted to have a campfire in the Prince George Fire Centre. As of noon today the campfire ban was lifted. Rain and cooler temperatures have reduced the wildfire...

PRINCE GEORGE – Going fishing! That is what CNC President Henry Reiser announced following the first Board of Governors meeting of the academic year. After much discussion with family, Reiser ha...

PRINCE GEORGE – It’s nearly four years since sockeye salmon fishing was permitted within city limits. Many resident anglers are happy to hear a section of the Nechako River is now opened f...

PRINCE GEORGE- The Provincial State of Emergency has been rescinded due to cooler temperatures and progress by fire crews. It was originally declared on August 15 and extended once to ensure all resou...

PRINCE GEORGE- The Union of BC Municipalities is hosting a workshop Monday to discuss what many communities have faced this summer: fire and flood. Communities and ministry officials will come togethe...

PRINCE GEORGE – The unemployment rate is the Prince George area is down. Statistics Canada pegged the Prince George rate at 4.4 percent in August, down a point and a half from a year ago. Meanti...

PRINCE GEORGE – UNBC’s sustainability department is launching a campaign to encourage staff and students to adopt a greener lifestyle. 20 days of sustainability focusses on a new green ini...

PRINCE GEORGE- The Ministry of Advanced Education says two-thirds of sexual assault on campus happen in the first 8 weeks back to class. “I think there are a lot of people that haven’t rea...

PRINCE GEORGE- 88 per cent of UNBC cafeteria workers voted in favour of a strike Wednesday. This comes after months of negotiations with their employer, Compass Group, who they say refuses to give the...

PRINCE GEORGE – It comes as no surprise to many. Mayor Lyn Hall is running for a second term. He used the front steps of City hall to thank his family and friends for tolerating his foray into c...