Category Archives: Prince George

No significant growth overnight to Barkerville/Cornish Mountain wildfire; Ancient Forest Park fire update
The Barkerville/Cornish Mountain wildfire has not experience notable growth since Friday (July 12), according an update on Saturday on the BC Wildfire Service website. Evacuation alerts have been in p...
Jul 13, 2024

Spruce Kings to take part in BC Hockey League Showcase
The Prince George Spruce Kings will play a pair of games during the BC Hockey League Showcase this fall on the Lower Mainland, according to a BCHL press release on Friday (July 12). "We are thrilled t...
Jul 13, 2024

Emerging artists being showcased at Omineca Arts Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - The Omineca Arts Centre is featuring 12 up-and-coming artists as part of its annual "Unfold 4" group showcase, and a wide variety of mediums and styles are on display.Among the artists...
Jul 12, 2024

First steps of transitional facility at Mocassin Flats underway
PRINCE GEORGE - It was in June of 2023 when a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the City of Prince George and the province with the underlying goal to end encampments.Since the spring of ...
Jul 12, 2024

Pair arrested for possession of stolen vehicle at 9th and Victoria
PRINCE GEORGE - Two people were arrested at around 9:30 a.m. Friday morning (July 12) at 9th Avenue and Victoria Street.Prince George RCMP Sgt. Craig Douglass says the pair was arrested following a re...
Jul 12, 2024

Texas 4000 riders pit stop in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - A group of 26 cyclists recently converged on the city this week. It was Day 47 of a 70-day trek that has them riding from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise funds and awarenes...
Jul 12, 2024

Local advocate calls for improved protections for workers employed to clean fatalities
PRINCE GEORGE-It's a job that is rarely talked about and some might argue, taken for granted. Who is responsible for clean up after someone has passed away? Whether it's by accident foul play or by na...
Jul 12, 2024

Spruce King commits new forward
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Spruce Kings have committed forward Brady Anes ('06) for the 2024/2025 season."Brady is a great addition to our group," comments Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes...
Jul 12, 2024

Authorities urge safety after river rafting fatalities and stranding
PRINCE GEORGE - Following recent river rafting incidents that saw one end in fatalities and the other result in a family of eight being stranded over night, Prince George RCMP and Prince George Search...
Jul 11, 2024

BC Conservatives slam BC Provincial Health Officer's safe supply report
PRINCE GEORGE - "Clearly, safe supply and decriminalization have been a huge failure in this province," says John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservative Party in response to a recent report from BC's P...
Jul 11, 2024