Category Archives: Prince George
Former Hudson's Hope mayor running for BC Greens in Prince George-Valemount
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Greens have nominated Gwen Johansson as their candidate in Prince George-Valemount.Johansson was born and raised in McBride and has a Bachelor's degree in Education from UBC and...
Sep 18, 2024
How to prevent eye strain
PRINCE GEORGE-After long periods of focus whether it's on the computer or reading books your eyes can begin to fatigue. Dr. Jennifer Wilczek, an optometrist at Parker Optometry, recommends that when y...
Sep 17, 2024
Freshwater jellyfish are invading B.C. waterways
PRINCE GEORGE-Around thirty years ago, the Chinese Peach Blossom Jellyfish was introduced into fresh water in British Columbia. Now as the climate warms it has been spotted in 34 waterways as far as n...
Sep 17, 2024
Beloved Lheidli T'enneh elder Edie Frederick passes away, community remembers her legacy
PRINCE GEORGE - Lheidli T'enneh and Prince George are mourning the loss of two beloved Lheidli T'enneh elders, as Edie Frederick and her mother Josie Paul recently passed away. Edie was a key communit...
Sep 17, 2024
Electrician urges manufacturers to improve appliance safety with three-prong plugs
PRINCE GEORGE - A local Red Seal electrician is raising the alarm after he and his girlfriend were shocked in their kitchen by an unsafe kitchen appliance. He is trying to warn people who buy kitchen ...
Sep 17, 2024
New manufacturing facility to bring dozens of jobs, millions of dollars to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - DC Equipment, a manufacturer of logging and forestry equipment, is relaunching production of Madill logging equipment. The new facility, located off of Otway Road in Prince George, is ...
Sep 17, 2024
McConnachie stepping down from CHBA
PRINCE GEORGE - The Canadian Home Builders' Association of Northern BC has announced the resignation of its executive officer, Terri McConnachie.McConnachie held the position for 11 years and is leavi...
Sep 17, 2024
Structure fire at Moccasin Flats
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at Moccasin Flats early Tuesday morning (Sept.17).Crews responded at 3:38 a.m. to find a two-story wooden structure approximatel...
Sep 17, 2024
City and Cougars sign new four-year agreement
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George and the Prince George Cougars have announced the signing of a new four-year license agreement for the CN Centre. The previous agreement between the City and E...
Sep 17, 2024
Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2024 Business Excellence Awards finalists.Here are the highlights:Five local businesses are finalists in multiple categories for...
Sep 17, 2024