Category Archives: Prince George
Cuts to SD57 facilities staff taking toll on school upkeep: union
PRINCE GEORGE - As trustees in School District 57 prepare to tackle a forecasted budget shortfall of $2.3m several positions are being put on the chopping block.Two of those positions include the faci...
May 31, 2023
B.C. outlier when it comes to hiring physician assistants
PRINCE GEORGE - Our health care system has been dealing with a lot since the pandemic and physician assistants (PA's) are present in all but 2 provinces, and B.C. is one of those provinces.There has b...
May 31, 2023
Nature's Chilling Blow: Tree Winter Kill Takes its Toll
PRINCE GEORGE - Sometimes, our cold northern winters can be brutal on people, and the same can be said for our trees. Last season a phenomenon known as "tree winter kill" damaged several trees around ...
May 31, 2023
RCMP seek wanted woman on assault charge
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Charlie is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Prince George RCMP is seeking your help in locating a wanted woman.Police say 30-year-old Terri-Lee Ashley Charlie is wanted for ...
May 31, 2023
Hart drug bust results in seizure of 'extremely potent' drugs
PRINCE GEORGE - There's been a drug bust on the 6000-block of Rita Place on the Hart.Prince George RCMP say the bust occurred on May 17 following the execution of a search warrant at an area home."Dur...
May 31, 2023
Northern B.C. MP calling on Ottawa to improve bus service for Canadians
PRINCE GEORGE - In the wake of the the provincial government's announcement to renew funding for bus service in Northwest B.C., one Northwest MP says that's good but more needs to be done on the feder...
May 31, 2023
Former Salted Cracker employee shares her story
PRINCE GEORGE - A recent court notice has forced bailiffs to lock the doors and seize the assets of a popular local chain lunch spot. The closure has had a ripple effect on some employees. For the pas...
May 30, 2023
Shelby Richardson named to new role in Community Arts Council
PRINCE GEORGE - A new position has been created at the Community Arts Council to represent the organization's expansion into the performing arts sector.Shelby Richardson was named to the position and ...
May 30, 2023
UPDATED: SD57 facing $2.3m budget shortfall, staffing cuts expected
UPDATED - School District 57 Trustees will have to wait until June to pass a budget as the the finance department of the district was forced to await final funding numbers from the Ministry of Educati...
May 30, 2023
Campfire ban partially rescinded
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for campers in the Prince George area.The BC Wildfire Service has partially rescinded the campfire ban issued May 19. It means campfires remain banned in the Dawson Creek, Fo...
May 30, 2023