Category Archives: Prince George

Beat the Winter Blues: Prince George Public Library unveils free access to 16,000 online courses and more
PRINCE GEORGE - Feeling those winter blues? Well, the Prince George Public Library might have just the thing to help you. Amid the dark and chilly January and February vibes, the library launched this...
Jan 19, 2024

Could ongoing drought put a further strain on our power grid amid record breaking demand?
PRINCE GEORGE - Amid record breaking electricity demand and a massive investment announcement by the Premier, B.C.'s power grid may be facing a larger issue, drought. Hydroelectric generating stations...
Jan 19, 2024

Natural Resources Forum a record-breaker
PRINCE GEORGE - Twenty-one years ago, the Natural Resources Forum looked vastly different. "At the start, it was a very grassroots-led organization that was led by Pat Bell and Shirley Bond," explains...
Jan 19, 2024

What's next for Prince George festivals amid Cariboo Rocks the North not returning?
PRINCE GEORGE - The classic rock festival Cariboo Rocks the North will not be returning this summer. The Cariboo Rocks the North Facebook page announced the festival is on an "indefinite hiatus," and ...
Jan 19, 2024

Snowfall warning issued for Prince George with up to 15 cm expected
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Prince George.Snow is expected to start falling Friday morning and continue through Friday night before easing Saturday morning. Te...
Jan 19, 2024

Share your thoughts with the provincial government regarding the environment
PRINCE GEORGE - Conservation North is hosting a free information session on January 19 at the Omineca Arts Centre regarding the provincial government's Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework. Sta...
Jan 18, 2024

Top Canadian musician returning home for exclusive performance
PRINCE GEORGE - The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is one of Canada's most well-respected orchestras and cultural institutions, and leading the way is Prince George's own Jonathan Crow. Serving as t...
Jan 18, 2024

Federal natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks at Natural Resources Forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Federal Minister of Energy & Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson was in Prince George Thursday for the BC Natural Resources Forum.Wilkinson spoke about the ongoing energy transiti...
Jan 18, 2024

'Canadian LNG is Indigenous LNG': Haisla Chief
PRINCE GEORGE - Liquified natural gas or LNG is a growing and powerful industry in BC and a panel at the Natural Resources Forum discussed the importance of LNG and Indigenous involvement. For many ye...
Jan 18, 2024

Cariboo Rocks the North on indefinite hiatus
PRINCE GEORGE-Cariboo Rocks the North will not take place in 2024 with the festival now on indefinite hiatus. Since 2018, the festival has brought thousands of classic rock fans to CN Centre's Exhibit...
Jan 18, 2024