Prince George

Overdose deaths down from September last year

NORTHERN BC- A new report from the BC Coroners Service shows a decline of unregulated drug deaths in B.C. In September there were 175 suspected unregulated drug deaths in September 2023, representing ...

Nov 1, 2023

Some good news for the Legion

PRINCE GEORGE - Some good news for the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Earlier this week, members of the Legion Executive presented to Council, looking for $18,000 to help offset the costs ...

Nov 1, 2023

Huge snowfall warning for the province

PRINCE GEORGE- Enviroment Canada released a special weather advisory due to widespread snowfall of up to 5-10 cm expected for tomorrow (Nov.2). This snowfall could drastically impact driving condition...

Nov 1, 2023

UNHBC announced construction on new parkade

PRINCE GEORGE- Patients, loved ones and healthcare staff will soon benefit from secure parking with the announcement of construction on a new 471-space parkade at University Hospital of Northern BC (U...

Nov 1, 2023

RCMP seek help finding 23-year-old wanted man

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP says Winning is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Local Mounties are seeking your help in locating a wanted man. RCMP say 23-year-old Marcus Anthony Lorenzo Winning is w...

Nov 1, 2023

Only 1 teacher recruited in SD57 as part of new provincial incentive to hire rural teachers

PRINCE GEORGE - Teacher recruitment and retention is a major issue facing our education system in BC. And though the province recently announced that northern BC would be getting 41 new teachers throu...

Oct 31, 2023

Simon Fraser Bridge experiences further construction delays

PRINCE GEORGE- The Simon Fraser Bridge has been in construction since January 2022 and was originally expected to be open in the fall of that year.However, it was delayed until September 2023 due to s...

Oct 31, 2023

Taxpayers Federation calls foul on carbon tax

PRINCE GEORGE - He blinked. That's how the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is describing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's stance on the carbon tax as it pertains to Atlantic Canada, when he scraped the c...

Oct 31, 2023

City purchases Knights Inn Motel to lease to BC Housing

PRINCE GEORGE- The City of Prince George has agreed to purchase the Knights Inn Motel located at 650 Dominion Street, for $4.15 million. The purchase agreement comes with a completion date of March 14...

Oct 31, 2023

Cottonwood Island Park: A lifeline for Chinook salmon amidst BC's water crisis

PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia is experiencing severe drought levels and unprecedented conditions around the province. So, what does that mean for our region? The lower water levels have the local f...

Oct 31, 2023