Category Archives: Prince George
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
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week At UNBC
UNBC is kicking off its HIV/AIDS Awareness Week today as part of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov. 24 – Dec. 1). Numerous activities will be taking place over the next few days for peop...
Nov 28, 2017
Fair Wages Commission Makes a Stop in City
The Fair Wages Commission in making a stop in Prince George today. The three-member panel will hold a public consultation at the Coast Inn from 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. today. The Commission is work...
Nov 28, 2017
U.S. Consulate Pop-Up In PG
The United States Consulate in Vancouver will be hosting a pop-up consulate in Prince George on December 15th. The services offered are US passport applications, registering children abroad as United ...
Nov 27, 2017
CNC Student Population Rising
The Board of Governors for the College of New Caledonia got some good news recently. Its student population has steadily increased in recent years. For example, in 2015, there were 2,251 students on t...
Nov 27, 2017