Category Archives: Prince George
High winds hamper wildfire mitigation efforts in Fort St John, Evacuation Reception Center opens in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The past 24 hours have brought some dramatic changes to the wildfire battlegrounds of Northern BC, where emergency crews are working around the clock to contain no fewer than 5 major w...
May 16, 2023
Public asked to avoid UNBC Greenway and Forests for the World trails while RCMP seek suspect in vehicle theft
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: The suspect has been caught by police, and request to avoid the UNBC Greenway and Forest for the World trails has been rescinded. No further updates will be provided.Earlier: L...
May 16, 2023
Air quality advisory issued for Prince George and surrounding area
PRINCE GEORGE- An air quality advisory has been issued for Prince George and the northeast regions of B.C., including Fort Nelson, the B.C. Peace region, Williston, McGregor and Yellowhead, due to wil...
May 16, 2023
Renovator of the year and builder of the year announced
PRINCE GEORGE - On Saturday night, members and guests of the Canadian Home Builder's Association (CHBA) Northern BC joined together to celebrate the contribution of the residential construction indust...
May 16, 2023
Increase in drug overdoses in Prince George leads to toxic drug alert
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert.The health authority says it's due to an increase in overdoses in Prince George linked to brown sugar granules. Drug checking services ind...
May 16, 2023
No cheap way out of lackluster road markings
PRINCE GEORGE - Few citizens seem to be truly happy with how the current road markings work in BC's Northern Capital. The performance of the paint has been below expectations ever since it was introdu...
May 15, 2023
UNBC men's soccer success shows in recruiting
PRINCE GEORGE- While the team hasn't been on the field since late October, the UNBC men's soccer program has been quite busy.Since February the team has had commitments from 8 different prospects crea...
May 15, 2023
Evacuation order issued as Stoddard Creek wildfire grows
In a critical announcement, Emergency Management BC has issued a wireless public alert warning residents in areas of Northern British Columbia to evacuate immediately due to the imminent danger posed ...
May 14, 2023
Heat wave to drive demand for electricity, BC Hydro provides tips to stay cool
PRINCE GEORGE - Unseasonably high temperatures expected in the coming days could significantly increase electricity demand and break May records.The demand for power during the current heat wave is ex...
May 13, 2023
Local couple to celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
PRINCE GEORGE - England, 1948. It was a different time, a country that was still feeling the effects of the Second World War, but on May 15th, Les and Dorothy Alway were united in marriage. 75 years a...
May 13, 2023