Prince George

Moms calling for more action on the toxic drug crisis

PRINCE GEORGE - A rally was held today in downtown Prince George marking 7 years since BC declared a public emergency for the toxic drug health crisis. It included a message from mothers that one life...

Apr 14, 2023

EV charging to expand in B.C. with new funding

VICTORIA - The provincial government will be providing $26 million in funding for public charging stations for electric vehicles.To support British Columbians' transition to electric vehicles and to h...

Apr 14, 2023

Premier David Eby addresses COFI

PRINCE GEORGE - Premier David Eby made the trek to Prince George to address hundreds at the Council of Forest Industries, the first time it has been hosted in Prince George since COVID. In recent year...

Greg Fry Apr 14, 2023

Shun uts'utejun symphonic collaboration to take the stage at Vanier hall

PRINCE GEORGE - Shun uts'utejun translates to "playing music together" in the Dakelh language, a fitting name for a new musical collaboration between the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, and a three ...

Apr 14, 2023

Future boasts sustainable jobs in forestry despite downturn

PRINCE GEORGE - One of the panels on the opening day at the BC Council of Forest Industries Convention in Prince George was all about the future of the industry. Part of that future is figuring out ho...

Apr 13, 2023

British Columbians encouraged to prepare for flooding, wildfire season

PRINCE GEORGE - As warmer weather approaches, British Columbians are encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of climate-related hazards, such as floods and wildfires, which are becoming increasi...

Apr 13, 2023

Pidherny recreation site to get government funding for "forest impact transition"

PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. government has announced they will double the funding for B.C.'s newest economic diversification program.As a part of this funding, $165,000 dollars have been approved for the...

Apr 13, 2023

"It's inadequate": Mixed reaction to B.C.'s plans to tackle violent offending

PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has announced that they have a new plan to target repeat violent offending in B.C.New hubs of police, prosecutors and probation officers are going to be creat...

Apr 13, 2023

RCMP arrest man for firing shots at Range Road gas station

PRINCE GEORGE - A man has been arrested for firing shots at a gas station. It happened last Friday night, April 7, shortly before 10 p.m. at a station on the 2500-block of Range Road. Witnesses told p...

Apr 13, 2023

Council puts off Lower Patricia decision

.PRINCE GEORGE - Given the "changing landscape," Council has opted to postpone a plan to centralize encampment and beef up security around the camp in Lower Patricia Boulevard.There were three possibl...

Apr 12, 2023