Category Archives: Prince George

Canfor Pulp temporarily curtailing Northwood Pulp Mill due to ongoing labour dispute at B.C. ports
PRINCE GEORGE - Canfor Pulp Products is announcing the curtailment of its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George effective July 13, 2023. The curtailment is due to limited storage space for pulp product...
Jul 11, 2023

Confusion and chaos as hundreds of young gulls roam downtown mall, waiting to take flight
PRINCE GEORGE - If you close your eyes, the parking lot at Parkwood Place looks and sounds like oceanfront property. Hundreds of young gulls have made this downtown location a place to roost. It's rar...
Jul 11, 2023

Smoke blanketing Prince George expected to last several days
PRINCE GEORGE - Thick smoke is blanketing Prince George and the surrounding area from wildfires across Northern B.C.You can see it, you can smell it and it is unavoidable. The air quality in Prince Ge...
Jul 11, 2023

Council gets update on new Bylaws "best practices"
PRINCE GEORGE - Come August 1st, the City's Bylaw Services Officers will be carrying defensive batons, pepper spray and handcuffs.During a presentation to Council, Bylaw Officers "get a bad rap" becau...
Jul 10, 2023

United Way Northern BC Steps Up to Connect Wildfire Victims with Resources and Volunteers
PRINCE GEORGE - United Way of Northern B.C. has connected those in need with available resources. During this time, the United Way is on a mission to build a list of volunteers to help those affected ...
Jul 10, 2023

Cougars Charity Golf Tournament tees off for final day
PRINCE GEORGE - At the Prince George Golf and Curling Club, the 10th annual Prince George Cougars Charity Golf Tournament returned, raising money for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. Sin...
Jul 08, 2023

Elusive emus seen south of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Just over two years since the most high-profile emu encounter in Prince George's history and sightings continue to pour in.Most recently several witnesses recalled seeing them on the 1...
Jul 07, 2023

UNBC teaching grads a hot commodity as teaching shortage continues
PRINCE GEORGE - After they graduate, grads from the University of Northern BC's Education Program don't go very long before being employed.With School District 57 and a few other districts in Northern...
Jul 07, 2023

BC Summer Games Legacy Grants announced
PRINCE GEORGE- Almost one year after the 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George the impacts are still being felt.Friday morning the BC Summer Games team announced two grants that will be available for ...
Jul 07, 2023

Bear attack victim recovers in Prince George Hospital
PRINCE GEORGE - Conservation Officers have determined that a tree planter seriously injured by a bear yesterday near Tumbler Ridge was the victim of a defensive attack. The 21-year-old woman was plant...
Jul 07, 2023