Category Archives: Prince George

Prince George's first critical care paramedics graduate
PRINCE GEORGE - Last week in Vancouver, a ceremony recognized 18 graduates, including the first Critical Care Paramedics trained outside of Metro Vancouver.The three Advanced Care Paramedics furthered...
Dec 05, 2023

Fire emergency services suspended
PRINCE GEORGE - The Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department has been forced to suspend its services because of a shortage of trained volunteers. This move will leave many residents without fire protection...
Dec 05, 2023

Council seeks to "opt out" of short-term rental legislation
PRINCE GEORGE - Will the City opt out of new legislation that limits the use of properties, specific to short-term use.The Short-Term Rental Accommodation was introduced by the Province in October and...
Dec 04, 2023

"The greatest gift you can give:" 1 million dollar donation set to help generations of families
PRINCE GEORGE - Carol Bajkov was one of the Festival of Tree's most dedicated volunteers, and to remember and honour her legacy her family donated one million dollars towards the Festival and the Spir...
Dec 04, 2023

Finance and Audit: 8.17% tax hike?
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents could be facing a tax increase, at a minimum, of 8.17 percent. That was not the initial cost, which was 5.88 percent. However, the City recently received news t...
Dec 04, 2023

One hundred hampers for one hundred families
PRINCE GEORGE - One hundred hampers for one hundred families. Ron Brent Elementary School is hoping to raise over $16,000 to purchase and then distribute food hampers to support families in need, over...
Dec 04, 2023

Canada Post encourages you to clear driveways and walkways
PRINCE GEORGE - Don't forget to salt or sand your driveways following this weekend's snow event. That from Canada Post who say its employees are vulnerable to slippery driveways and walkways around yo...
Dec 04, 2023

A victory and a loss for the UNBC Timberwolves basketball teams
KELOWNA - The UNBC Timberwolves men's and women's basketball teams travelled to Kelowna this weekend to face the UBC Okanagan Heat on Saturday (Dec. 2).The men's team ended 2023 on a positive note, se...
Dec 03, 2023

Prince George Spruce Kings fall 6-2 to Vernon Vipers
VERNON - The Vernon Vipers defeated the Prince George Spruce Kings 6-2 at the Kal Tire Place on Saturday (Dec. 2) in their second straight loss. Luca Primerano scored the first goal for the Spruce Kin...
Dec 03, 2023

Prince George Cougars achieve second victory in U.S. trip, defeating Spokane Chiefs 6-3
SPOKANE, WA - The Prince George Cougars defeated the Spokane Chiefs 6-3 on Saturday (Dec. 2) to earn their second win of their U.S. swing. Oren Shtrom, Zac Funk, Ondrej Becher, Jett Lajoie and Matteo ...
Dec 03, 2023