Category Archives: Prince George

BC Conservatives urge Province to step up to help industries like Tidewater
PRINCE GEORGE - The $380-million Tidewater Renewables facility located adjacent to the former Husky Oil refinery celebrated its construction completion with a visit from Premier David Eby last June. "...
Dec 09, 2024

BC sees a "significant decrease" in overdose deaths but rates in Prince George remain high
PRINCE GEORGE- 155 British Columbians have died from toxic drugs in October this year. Preliminary findings from the BC Coroners Services says that while this is the lowest monthly total since Septemb...
Dec 09, 2024

UNBC launches tuition credit initiative
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC has announced that they are launching a tuition credit initiative to help support students for the Winter 2025 semester.The "350 x $350 for UNBC's 35th Anniversary" initiative wil...
Dec 09, 2024
Taylor Harnett hired as Spruce Kings associate coach for 2024-25 season
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have hired Taylor Harnett as the Associate Coach for the remainder of the season.In a news release from the Spruce Kings, "Harnett is an Edmonton, Albert...
Dec 09, 2024

Saturday night fire on Freeman Street causes $200,000 in damage
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue crews from three halls responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Freeman Street on Saturday, December 7.In a news release from the City, crews respond...
Dec 09, 2024

Cougars acquire defenceman Corbin Vaughan from Regina
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have acquired defenceman Corbin Vaughan from the Regina Pats in exchange for defenceman Ephram McNutt and a second-round selection in the 2025 WHL Prospect's ...
Dec 08, 2024

Toxic drug alert issued for Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert for Prince George.In a statement Friday (Dec. 6), it said a red chunk being sold as "down" has tested positive for carfentanil and high le...
Dec 08, 2024

PG Electric Vehicle Association awaiting results of first global survey of EV owners
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Electric Vehicle Association is awaiting the results of the first-ever global survey of electric vehicle owners at 10:00 a.m. this Tuesday, Dec. 10.The Global EV Alli...
Dec 08, 2024

Cougars double up Blazers in final home game of 2024
PRINCE GEORGE - Carson Carels scored the teddy bear goal as the Prince George Cougars made it rain bears and goals in a 6-3 win over the Kamloops Blazers Saturday (Dec. 7) night.The rookie defenceman'...
Dec 08, 2024

UPDATE: Fog advisories lifted for Prince George, Quesnel
PRINCE GEORGE - (UPDATE 3:00 p.m.): Environment Canada has ended the fog advisory for both the Prince George and Quesnel areas. ORIGINAL - A fog advisory is in effect for the Prince George and Quesnel...
Dec 08, 2024