Category Archives: Prince George

Watermain replacement closes downtown streets for two weeks
PRINCE GEORGE- Starting on October 1, Road closures will be in place for around two weeks between 4th Ave and Lower Patricia. This as the City of Prince George recommences work on the Ontario Street w...
Sep 27, 2024

BC Conservatives open Prince George campaign HQ and hold 'Common Sense Change' rally
PRINCE GEORGE - The Conservative Party of BC has kicked off their campaign in Prince George with a "Common Sense Change" rally and the opening of their new campaign headquarters.Party leader John Rust...
Sep 26, 2024

Local restaurants could suffer under scaled back foreign worker rules
PRINCE GEORGE - Changes to the Federal Government's Temporary Foreign Workers program went into effect today, which will restrict the amount of foreign workers a business can bring in. These cutbacks ...
Sep 26, 2024

Junk in the Trunk is back
PRINCE GEORGE - Twice every year, hundreds of people converge on the CN Center parking lot to check out what other people are willing to part with."Since 2012, we've been offering Junk in the Trunk tw...
Sep 26, 2024

2-vehicle MVI causes minor injuries
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP responded to a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning between 6 and 7 a.m. at the intersection of Foothills Boulevard and North Nechako Road.Police say the occupants of ...
Sep 26, 2024

Independent candidate Coralee Oakes calls for establishment of vet school at UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - Independent candidate for Prince George-North Cariboo Coralee Oakes is calling for the establishment of a veterinarian school at UNBC."Today, you cannot get a DVM degree (Doctor of Vet...
Sep 26, 2024

Report highlights that defensive tools used by bylaw enforcement officers are a 'positive step'
PRINCE GEORGE - One year after pepper spray and batons were issued to bylaw enforcement officers, a report to council says that officers feel more confident and better prepared to handle their daily d...
Sep 26, 2024

Israeli duo bring speaking tour to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- The Jewish Community of Prince George and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver are hosting a presentation on September 29 at the Prince George Playhouse. The event will feature Is...
Sep 26, 2024

PG arts organizations asks council for increase in funding
PRINCE GEORGE - A delegation representing four arts organizations in Prince George have asked council for an increase in funding by an additional $200,000.The four organizations are the Prince George ...
Sep 25, 2024

CN Centre sound system upgrade complete
PRINCE GEORGE-Last October, City Council approved $950,000 from the Northern Capital and Planning Reserve fund for a sound system upgrade at the CN Centre. Now the City of Prince George has announced ...
Sep 25, 2024