Prince George

"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

Healing the Hoop wellness conference coming to Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE - Healing the Hoop is a three-day health and wellness conference rooted in the cultural teachings and wisdom of British Columbia's first nations. The grassroots event is held in partners...

Apr 12, 2023

Pattison Media announces scholarship recipients

PRINCE GEORGE - Pattison Media Ltd. is pleased to announce the awarding of four scholarships valued at $2,500 each, to deserving students enrolled in journalism studies at institutions across Western ...

Greg Fry Apr 12, 2023

Gary Gottriedson to receive honorary degree during UNBC convocation

PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC will bestow an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Indigenous leader, educator, rancher and poet Garry Gottfriedson during their convocation ceremony May 26.Gottfriedson was born in...

Apr 12, 2023

Passport office opening April 25th

PRINCE GEORGE - The long-awaited passport office destined for Prince George will finally be opening its doors soon.Travellers wanting to get or renew a Canadian passport will soon be able to get their...

Apr 12, 2023

"I know I was on the right track": Chief Dolleen Logan excited to get back to work with new council

PRINCE GEORGE - Chief Dolleen Logan is excited to get back to work after being re-elected to a second term as Chief of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.Speaking at the announcement of the new council,...

Apr 12, 2023

COFI convention kicks off in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE - The annual COFI convention starts today at the Conference and Civic Centre.The BC Council of Forest Industries holds the convention and it is the largest gathering of the forestry sect...

Apr 12, 2023

Province announces hubs to target repeat violent offending

PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. government has announced that it will create hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending across the province, inc...

Apr 12, 2023