Category Archives: Prince George
Prince George residents advised of RCMP emergency response training at Duchess Park
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Emergency response training originally scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed to Thursday, August 13, to accommodate urgent operational needs. Organizers say the time and l...
Aug 11, 2026
Clinton residents still waiting for word on returning home
Prince George - Power has been restored in Clinton, but residents still do not know when they will be able to return home.BC Hydro restored electricity to the village on Friday after fixing fire-damag...
Aug 10, 2026
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown busines...
Aug 10, 2026
$5.25 Million settlement reached in Econo Lodge fire class action
PRINCE GEORGE - A $5.25 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit arising from the deadly 2020 fire at the Econo Lodge in Prince George.The lawsuit was launched following the July ...
Aug 10, 2026
Basement fire causes $40,000 in damage on Redwood Street
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue crews were called to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Redwood Street last night (August 9).At approximately 9 p.m., firefighters from three halls respond...
Aug 10, 2026
United Way BC reaching out for Wildfire Recovery donations
PRINCE GEORGE - The United Way BC is seeking donations to help those who have been displaced by wildfires raging across the southern part of the province. This comes as the raging Bald Range wildfire ...
Aug 9, 2026 Firefighters working to suppress the Bald Range wildfire overnight on August 7, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
B.C. declares State of Emergency as wildfire forces mass evacuations, possible fatality under investigation
SUMMERLAND - British Columbia has declared a state of provincial emergency as a fast-moving wildfire in the South Okanagan continues to spread, forcing the evacuation of about 20,000 people and prompt...
Aug 8, 2026 (Image Credit: The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit))
Drivers urged to avoid unnecessary travel near wildfires
PRINCE GEORGE -Wildfires and the smoke they produce can be hazardous to property, health and even driving conditions, and Road Safety at Work is urging motorists to avoid wildfire areas if possible. "...
Aug 8, 2026
Kodiaks face biggest test yet
PRINCE GEORGE - After earning their first win of the BCFC season, the Prince George Kodiaks are preparing for what may be their toughest challenge of the year.The Kodiaks host the league-leading Langl...
Aug 7, 2026
Resident raises concerns over neglect
PRINCE GEORGE - A South Fort George resident is calling on School District 57 to restore a former school property that he says has been allowed to steadily deteriorate over the years, leaving behind a...
Aug 7, 2026