Prince George

Port strike impacting the local economy

PRINCE GEORGE - Canfor's Northwood Pulp will be on curtailment as a direct result of the strike on BC's ports. What does that mean? "And that means that all of the production will be stopping and will...

Jul 12, 2023

Kin One site of reception center

PRINCE GEORGE - The lounge at Kin One has taken on a new look, effective today, becoming a reception centre in the case of evacuees coming to the city due to wildfires. "So right now we've got about 3...

Jul 12, 2023

Mai Thai Restaurant in Prince George Shifts Business Model, Focusing on Takeout and Limited Dine-in Options

PRINCE GEORGE - A longtime family-owned restaurant in downtown Prince George will change how they do business. Due to high labour and food costs, they have reconsidered how they will serve their food....

Jul 12, 2023

Prince George Senior Lacrosse League give out league awards before Game 1 of Finals

PRINCE GEORGE - Last night The Prince George Senior Lacrosse League held its annual awards before Game 1 of the league finals. As a result, players received plaques and mugs honoring their great play....

Jul 11, 2023

Local wildfire update

PRINCE GEORGE - Since April, over 900 wildfires have scorched over 1.15 million hectares of land, with over 300 fires still burning, most of which started over the weekend. The Prince George and North...

Jul 11, 2023

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...

Greg Fry 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