Category Archives: Prince George

Canada's annual inflation rate cooled in February
OTTAWA - The annual pace of inflation cooled in February as it posted its largest deceleration since April 2020. Statistics Canada said Tuesday its consumer price index in February was up 5.2 per cent...
Mar 21, 2023

Third enhanced BC Family Benefit arrives
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has announced that approximately 75% of families with children will see more money in their bank accounts from the third enhanced BC Family Benefit payment.The provincia...
Mar 21, 2023

NDP Transportation Critic Taylor Bachrach tables private member's bill aimed at revamping Air Passenger Protections
PRINCE GEORGE - Bill C-327 has been pitched by NDP Transportation Critic Taylor Bachrach as the template which will amend the Canada Transportation Act so as to better serve Canadians who have been st...
Mar 20, 2023

Good and bad news: RCMP Crime stats
PRINCE GEORGE - The number of reported crimes last year dropped, according to the most recent figures presented to Council. But why remains uncertain. "So definitely a bright spot and good news that t...
Mar 20, 2023

U-13 Hockey Championships kick off in PG
PRINCE GEORGE- The U-13 BC Hockey championships are underway from Kin 1 Arena.Eight teams are divided into two pools of four. In pool A is the Cranbrook Bucks, the Fort St. John Flyers, The Hollyburn ...
Mar 20, 2023

Local author publishes new book about one of Canada's most unique events
PRINCE GEORGE - A local author has published his third book, the first one in 20 years, about chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede.Glen Mikkelsen, is the author of The Rangeland Derby, 100 years ...
Mar 18, 2023

YXS looking to grow cargo operations
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport is a transportation hub for the city and the north, but the airport also plays a vital role in the movement of cargo for Northern B.C.Prince George sits at th...
Mar 18, 2023

Forum discussing impact of addictions and toxic drug crisis in Northern First Nations takes place next week
PRINCE GEORGE - More than 200 elected Northern First Nations leaders and health workers will gather at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre next week.In a statement from the First Nations Hea...
Mar 18, 2023

Wheatcroft signs entry level contract with Dallas Stars
PRINCE GEORGE - In the midst of a career year, Chase Wheatcroft has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Dallas Stars.The 20 year old has put together one of the best regular season perfo...
Mar 18, 2023

Landslides interrupt backcountry roads between Prince George & Williams Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - According to the Drive BC website, landslides and washouts have affected 5 access roads on both sides of Highway 97, and the impacts will last for a number of weeks. The Quesnel-Hixon ...
Mar 17, 2023