Prince George

Expect more prolonged heat this summer

PRINCE GEORGE - Canada is in the middle of a heat wave right now, with numerous temperature records being broken right across the country. In B.C., above average temperatures are being seen pretty muc...

Jul 06, 2023

UNBC hires new V-P

PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC has named a new vice-president of research and innovation. Dr. Paula Wood-Adams, an engineer with 25 years in academics, will officially begin in the new role September 1. The vic...

Jul 06, 2023

Federal grocery rebate comes as demand soars for local food banks

PRINCE GEORGE - Roughly 11 million Canadians will receive a top-up from the federal government this week for groceries.The grocery rebate comes at a time when more people across the country continue t...

Jul 05, 2023

Calling All Prince George Residents: Participate in a Survey to Shape Bat Conservation Efforts

PRINCE GEORGE - A survey is underway to determine if Prince George could become a bat-friendly community. A pair of UNBC scientists have launched a research project asking residents for their take on ...

Jul 05, 2023

RCMP seek wanted man for multiple charges including theft and break & enter

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say this person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Local Mounties are seeking your help in locating 31-year-old Trevor Alexis.RCMP say Alexis is wanted on one endorsed...

Jul 05, 2023

'The common sense is out there': Stop the Spray founder says forest transition overdue

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Forest Practices Board has called for a stark change in BC's forestry management strategy.The call to action echoes many of the ideas that James Steidle, local forestry advocate...

Jul 04, 2023

Omineca wildfire complex update

PRINCE GEORGE - The Big Creek Wildfire north of Fort St. James had officials issue an evacuation order with the Takla First Nation area early Friday evening. The warmer temperature expected over the n...

Jul 04, 2023

Prince George Golf and Curling Club hosting B.C. Junior Championships

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Golf and Curling Club is busy this week, hosting the B.C. Junior Championships.The championship welcomes 131 of the best male and female junior golfers from across the...

Jul 04, 2023

Community forest for PG?

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George exists in the middle of an enormous forest and this city's mayor wants to act on that. He hopes to create a community forest. "I would like to see the community forest la...

Jul 04, 2023

Liquor store robbery one of 374 weekend calls for service for Prince George RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE - It was a busy long weekend for the Prince George RCMP.Mounties say some of the offences included an indecent act at a bus stop near Pine Centre Mall, a liquor store robbery on the 100-...

Jul 04, 2023