Category Archives: Prince George

Prince George unemployment numbers continue to climb
PRINCE GEORGE-According to numbers out of Statistics Canada, the jobless rate in Prince George climbed to 7.3 percent last month , compared to 6.2 percent in March and 3.8 percent in April of last yea...
May 05, 2023

PG not keen on following Kamloops on open-use drug ban, yet
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George will not be rushing to follow the City of Kamloops in the implementation of a ban on drug use in public spaces.Kamloops city council passed a motion earlier t...
May 04, 2023

Tour of Honour supporting military vets and first responders
PRINCE GEORGE -- Dozens of first responders showed up today at Inland Kenworth to support the Tour of Honour. The main goal is to raise awareness about the Honour House, where former military and firs...
May 04, 2023

Rustad introduces petition from citizens opposed to Bill 36
VICTORIA - Conservative Party of B.C. leader and Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad held a press conference outside the legislature in Victoria today introducing a petition regarding Bill 36.Bill 36 is tit...
May 04, 2023

Northwest BC MP pushing national red dress alert system
PRINCE GEORGE - An MP from Northwestern B.C. and an MP from Winnipeg have joined forces to push Ottawa to create a national Red Dress Alert system.Yesterday, a virtual event was held by Taylor Bachrac...
May 04, 2023

Be careful around rivers & streams
PRINCE GEORGE - With the arrival of warm weather, along with rain in the forecast, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is reminding residents to play it safe around rivers and streams.The Dist...
May 04, 2023

RCMP investigating serious assault on Ingledew Street
PRINCE GEORGE - Just after 6:00 a.m. this morning, Prince George RCMP responded to a report of an unconscious woman on the 1600-block of Ingledew Street. "As the investigation progressed, police offic...
May 04, 2023

How to be smarter than your average bear
PRINCE GEORGE -- The sun is out and so are the bears. According to the Northern Bear Awareness Society, most bears have been reported in College Heights, the Hart and North Nechacko.With that in mind,...
May 03, 2023

3rd Annual Little Kids with Big Hearts food drive underway
PRINCE GEORGE - The 3rd Annual Little Kids with Big Hearts food drive is underway this week gathering support for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.The Little Kids with Big Hearts Food drive is taking p...
May 03, 2023

McLeod Lake Indian Band, Province sign agreements to protect treaty rights
VICTORIA - The McLeod Lake Indian Band and the provincial government have reached new agreements outlining how co-management and stewardship of the land and natural resources in the Nation's territory...
May 03, 2023