Category Archives: Prince George

Stancl's five points leads Rockets to 6-3 win over Cougars
KELOWNA - Newcomer Ben Riche scored his second goal in as many games but the Prince George Cougars were beaten 6-3 by the Kelowna Rockets Friday (Jan. 10) night.The Rockets, who fired head coach Kris ...
Jan 11, 2025

Construction trades in "severe" shortage
PRINCE GEORGE - It's an ongoing conundrum. Construction leads to economic growth but that growth is stymied by a labour shortage. "In just under a decade, we're looking at a shortage of just under 21,...
Jan 10, 2025

RCMP issue safety reminder after two pedestrian-involved motor vehicle incidents
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mounties are reminding drivers and pedestrians to pay extra attention after a pair of traffic incidents this week.The first incident occurred on Wednesday (Jan.8), shortl...
Jan 10, 2025

Year-over-year unemployment rate drops to 5.5% in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The year-over-year unemployment rate in Prince George dropped to 5.5 per cent in December, 2024.That's down from 6.1 per cent in December 2023. Statistics Canada says 55,200 people wer...
Jan 10, 2025

Cole Peardon joins the Cougars front-line
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Cougars have acquired forward Cole Peardon (06) from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2026.The Outlook, Saskatchewan native has played 2...
Jan 10, 2025

Grand Tour of Caledonia begins January 13
PRINCE GEORGE-This is your last chance to sign up for the Grand Tour of Caledonia.Gear up for the annual six week cross country ski challenge. Starting Monday January 13 the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club ...
Jan 10, 2025

New home flipping tax introduced, but will it help the housing crisis?
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government introduced a new home flipping tax on January 1, 2025, adding additional taxes to someone who buys and sells a property within a 730 day, or two year, span."E...
Jan 09, 2025

Prince George fire chief announces retirement
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue Chief Cliff Warner has announced he will be retiring on May 30, 2025.It will cap a 30-year career, including the past three years as fire chief.A City news re...
Jan 09, 2025

Natural Resources Forum returns to Prince George Jan.14-16
PRINCE GEORGE - The 22nd annual Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) takes place at the Civic Centre January 14-16.It will feature more than 1,300 Indigenous leaders, industry leaders, community members, a...
Jan 09, 2025

Police incident near Hart Highway
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say the incident is over and traffic is no longer being diverted. Police say the police incident was in relation to the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act ...
Jan 09, 2025