Category Archives: Prince George

Simon Fraser Bridge rehabilitation project to resume this spring
PRINCE GEORGE -The Simon Fraser Bridge rehabilitation project will resume this spring and will be completed by September 2023. The southbound lanes on the bridge have been closed since the start of co...
Jan 21, 2023

Exploration Place needs volunteers
PRINCE GEORGE - It was two years ago members of the community came out in force to donate cuttings for a paleo-botanical wall at Exploration Place as part of a major overhaul. And the clippings are no...
Jan 20, 2023

Indigenous participation in resource sector front and centre
PRINCE GEORGE - She has been the face of discussion around First Nations involvement in the resource sector. Chief Councillor Crystal Smith was speaking about the conflict around LNG Canada's Kitimat ...
Jan 20, 2023

Wednesday night shooting prompts heavy police response at Parkwood Plaza
Cpl. Jennifer Cooper - PG RCMP Media Relations OfficerPRINCE GEORGE- A heavy police presence was dispatched to Parkwood Plaza shortly before 8pm Wednesday night. Witnesses said two men were engaged in...
Jan 19, 2023

Industry pushes province to review permitting process for mines
PRINCE GEORGE - The second full day of the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum had the tone set bright and early as six BC Ministers sat on the stage for a panel that included a lot of discussion a...
Jan 19, 2023

Record-breaking forum wraps up
PRINCE GEORGE - The twentieth annual Natural Resources Forum has wrapoped and it was a record-breaker. "It has been it has been record numbers. We've had over 1400 people through this building since T...
Jan 19, 2023
Prince George thrives in international spotlight
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George has been on full display this week between the BC Natural Resource Forum and the 2023 Nordiq Canada Selection Trials & Nordiq Cup."It's so good to see people, so many ...
Jan 19, 2023

BC Hydro looking for Expressions of Interest
PRINCE GEORGE - Plenty of announcements out of the Natural Resources Forum over the past three days, including one from BC Hydro.BC Hydro announced it will issue an Expression of Interest in the comin...
Jan 19, 2023

Ice levels on lakes in the region unstable; experts advise extreme caution
PRINCE GEORGE - Ice fishing and snowmobiling are common winter activities in the North, but if you plan to head out to the lake anytime soon, it may not be the best idea.With the current freeze/thaw s...
Jan 19, 2023

'It's challenging right now': Future of forestry discussed at BCNRF
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a busy first full day for the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. Several panels were held around forestry, the workforce, a...
Jan 18, 2023