Category Archives: Prince George

Over 58 lane kilometers refurbished in 2023
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George City Councils' $6.1 million dollar road budget was used across the municipality last year.The budget included $1,250,000 to rehabilitate sidewalk as well as $400,000 to bu...
Feb 28, 2024

B.C.'s minimum wage increasing, what does this mean for Prince George?
PRINCE GEORGE - B.C. will once again see a minimum wage increase, as this upcoming June 1 it will rise to $17.40 per hour, up from $16.75 per hour. The provincial government says this 3.9% increase is...
Feb 28, 2024

Council supports Tidewater proposal
PRINCE GEORGE - It was referred to as a no-brainer at City Council Monday night. A request from Tidewater Renewables for a letter of support for the proposed addition of carbon capture technology at t...
Feb 28, 2024

Mayor to form downtown task force
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a letter that was added late to the Council agenda from the Prince George Business Owners Advocacy Group taking a shot at the efforts in past years to deal with ails the downtow...
Feb 28, 2024

Westwood Elementary leads the annual Pink Shirt event to take a stand against bullying
PRINCE GEORGE - In District 57, students participate in Pink Shirt Day by wearing a pink shirt or flaunting the pink colour as a symbol of their support for the cause against bullying. This day intend...
Feb 28, 2024

Man wanted after an assault with a weapon
PRINCE GEORGE- RCMP are seeking the public's assistance for a man wanted for threats, an assault and possession of a concealed weapon.Fifty-year-old Donald James Hanson is wanted on two unendorsed war...
Feb 28, 2024

Justin Sunga is the first Timberwolf to receive U SPORTS Player of the Week
PRINCE GEORGE-The UNBC Timberwolves stole the show at the Canada West Playoffs with the entire team bringing out their A game. Second-year guard Justin Sunga shone above the stars as he was named U SP...
Feb 28, 2024

Large snowfall is a godsend for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
PRINCE GEORGE - The last week has seen a large amount of snow in Prince George and area, with Environment Canada saying we've seen anywhere from 20-30 cm of snow, depending on the area. With an extra ...
Feb 28, 2024

Simpcw Nation opens new child and family prevention services program in Prince George
LHEIDLI T'ENNEH-The Simpcw First Nation has gotten together to celebrate the grand opening of it's urban prevention services office to keep their culture, language, families and traditional decision-m...
Feb 28, 2024

PGDTA President highlights needs for classroom supports at SD57 board meeting
PRINCE GEORGE - PGDTA President Daryl Beauregard highlighted the need for more classroom supports during February's school district board meeting.Beauregard said that 1 in 5 teachers in School Distric...
Feb 27, 2024