Category Archives: Prince George
AIDS Awareness At UNBC
Positive Living North has a presence at UNBC this week, with brochures and other educational materials for students. Students can also use the opportunity to be tested for HIV and other sexually-trans...
Nov 29, 2017
Cycling Lanes Becoming Popluar
Most Canadians commute to work in a car. According to Statistics Canada, some commuters are choosing to get out of their vehicles and hop on a bicycle. The number of people cycling to work has risen b...
Nov 29, 2017
Oak Street Fire Update
While fire officials say the cause of Monday’s apartment fire in the VLA remains undetermined, they suspect the source was likely electrical. At least eleven residents were left homeless after a...
Nov 29, 2017
Another Prince George Christmas Tradition Underway
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints has set up it’s annual Christmas event. More than 400 nativity scenes from all over the world are on display this week. Organizers say it̵...
Nov 28, 2017
Local Historians Honoured In 33rd Annual Jeanne Clarke Memorial Awards
The nomination period is open for the 33rd annual Jeanne Clarke Memorial Awards. The awards recognize published books that dig into Northern BC’s history, as well as groups or individuals that h...
Nov 28, 2017
Chamber CEO Is Moving On
The CEO for the Prince George Chamber of Commerce is moving on. Erika Ewacha joined the Chamber earlier this year but has resigned her position and will be moving on. The Chamber says it thanks Ewacha...
Nov 28, 2017
Prince George Bucks Provincial Vacancy Rates
Canada Mortgage and Housing has released its rental market analysis for the past year. Not surprisingly, Prince George is more attuned to the national average, both for the rental vacancies and the re...
Nov 28, 2017
Coffee Bean Sales Support High School Program
Bagging and selling Polar Coffee Co. is a new venture for some students who attend the Learning Support Centre program at Prince George Senior Secondary. The program teaches students to empower themse...
Nov 28, 2017
Gas Leak Near Downtown Library
A gas leak occurred just before noon today. Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a call near the Prince George Public Library. When crews arrived, there was a smell of natural gas in the area. As a ...
Nov 28, 2017
Northern BC Mayors Continue Softwood Message
Northern BC mayors are redoubling their efforts to get the message out about the impacts of the protracted softwood lumber dispute on their communities. Mayor Lyn Hall called the group of mayors toget...
Nov 28, 2017