Category Archives: Prince George

'Axe the Tax': Carbon tax protests held in Prince George and across Canada
PRINCE GEORGE - The carbon tax increase came into effect Monday, with the carbon price rising from $65 dollars per tonne to $80 dollars per tonne. BC administers the tax increase on behalf of the fede...
Apr 01, 2024

The Nature Trust of BC begins final push to buy Ferguson Lake-Wetlands by mid-April
PRINCE GEORGE- The Nature Trust of B.C. has begun their final push to fundraise the remaining $450,000 needed before mid-April to protect The Ferguson Lake-Wetlands. The 129.2 hectares(319 acres) of l...
Apr 01, 2024

Cougars' Parascak wins WHL Rookie of the Week after incredible playoff performance
PRINCE GEORGE- The WHL announced Monday that Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the WeekThe 17-year-old scored four goals in two games in the first week...
Apr 01, 2024

B.C. electricity affordability credit kicks in April 15
PRINCE GEORGE - You can expect some savings on your BC Hydro bill soon.Back in February, the provincial government announced a new B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit that will provide the average B...
Apr 01, 2024

April 1st tax hikes kick in
PRINCE GEORGE - No, this is not an April Fools Day joke.It's going to cost 3.3-cents-a-litre more to gas up your vehicle starting Monday (April 1).April 1 marks the day the national price on pollution...
Apr 01, 2024

Spruce Kings place last in conference, prepare for first-place Vees in playoffs
MERRITT -- Carter Hesselgrave was the only goal scorer for the Prince George Spruce Kings last night in a 4-1 loss to the hometown Merritt Centennials.The Spruce Kings finish the B.C. Hockey League re...
Mar 31, 2024

Cougars off to unblemished start in WHL playoffs
PRINCE GEORGE -- The Prince George Cougars have held serve at home in Round 1 of the WHL playoffs.Seven players registered goals for the Cats in a 7-4 victory over the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday (Marc...
Mar 31, 2024

New art exhibit coming to Studio 2880
PRINCE GEORGE - Lesley Kuhn's exhibit, "Bednesti," will be making its grand opening at Studio 2880 on April 3. With a focus on the nature and scenery of Prince George and area, Kuhn's love of nature s...
Mar 30, 2024

Myatovic of Prince George signs with Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM -- Prince George product Nico Myatovic has realized one of his hockey dreams.On Friday, he signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.Myatovic, who enjoyed a stellar ca...
Mar 30, 2024

Prince George RCMP searching for missing person Milne
PRINCE GEORGE -- Prince George RCMP is asking the public to keep an eye out for 62-year-old Edward Michael Milne.He was last seen in the city on Wednesday and his family is concerned for his wellbeing...
Mar 30, 2024