Category Archives: Prince George

Omineca Arts Centre turned into hub of culture, languages, for May's exhibit
PRINCE GEORGE - The Omineca Arts Centre's Artist in Residence for May Cherie Chai is bringing many cultures across the world and 39 different languages to Omineca. Her exhibit, titled "Same Same, but ...
May 10, 2024

Freshet season begins: Hot weekend temps to trigger snowmelt runoff across the province
PRINCE GEORGE - According to the River Forecast Centre, streamflow across the province is near to below average for early May. Early snowmelt in low-and mid-elevation areas led to closer-to-normal flo...
May 10, 2024

Ferguson Lake Road washed out
Update: The City says they will be placing a temporary bridge over the damaged area this weekend. The road will be for single lane traffic use only and will be for local residents and emergency vehicl...
May 10, 2024

Policy impacts played role in Canfor cuts in Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - 400. That's the approximate number of how many jobs will be impacted by Canfor's announcement that they would be indefinitely curtailing one production line at Northwood Pulp Mill as w...
May 10, 2024

International Speaker Headlines City's First Gathering of Hospice Societies
PRINCE GEORGE-For the first time, a group of professional caregivers who care for people during their final days from northern British Columbia came together in the City. The group comprises nearly fi...
May 10, 2024

Year-over-year unemployment rate drops in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The unemployment rate was 5.3 per cent in Prince George in April. Statistics Canada says that's down from 7.3 per cent in April of last year. The employment rate, or the number of work...
May 10, 2024

Victoria 'disappointed' with Canfor cuts
VICTORIA - "Disappointed." The reaction of BC Forests Minister Bruce Ralston to mass job losses at Canfor's Polar Sawmill in Bear Lake and at Northwood Pulp in Prince George. The cuts means the loss o...
May 10, 2024

New point guard added to UNBC Timberwolves mens' roster
PRINCE GEORGE- The UNBC Timberwolves men's basketball program is excited to announce a the commitment of Marcus Nickles from Salmon Arm. The 6'2" point guard earned Salmon Arm Golds MVP honours in the...
May 10, 2024

Prince George Cougars say goodbye to their 20s
PRINCE GEORGE - The hardest part about a season-ending is the goodbyes. The Prince George Cougars had three 20-year-old players play their final game in the Western Hockey League.Zac Funk was first ac...
May 09, 2024

Spirit Day raises over $380,000
PRINCE GEORGE - $382,652 was raised at this year's Spirit Day, making 2024 a record breaking year.2023's Spirit Day was the record breaker, with over $260,000 being raised in just 12 hours, going to f...
May 09, 2024