Category Archives: Prince George
Climate Conference focuses on the North
PRINCE GEORGE - Plenty of sticky notes and conversation at the University of Northern BC, as folks from far afield gathered to talk climate action. And that can be a challenge in Northern BC."In the n...
Apr 5, 2023
Research project shows potential for mineral exploration and investment in North Central B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - After years of research and data collection, a research project has outlined the potential for mineral exploration and investment for our region.There are some new promising developmen...
Apr 5, 2023
Check your bank account, there may be extra money
PRINCE GEORGE - Over the last few years, prices have risen, and people's dollars have become stretched. The province has begun depositing funds into some families' bank accounts to help pay for essent...
Apr 5, 2023
B.C. raising minimum wage by 6.9%
VICTORIA - Good news for those living on the poverty line.British Columbia's NDP government is raising the minimum wage by 6.9 per cent to $16.75 per hour on June 1."Having a minimum wage that keeps u...
Apr 5, 2023
Wanted: Janice Marie Severight
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say this person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public's help in locating a wanted person.Janice Marie Severight, 31 years ...
Apr 5, 2023
Cougars down 2-1 in opening round playoff series
Kennewick, WA - The visiting Prince George Cougars got goals from Chase Wheatcroft and Hudson Thornton, however, it was not enough as the Cougars dropped game 3 against the Tri-City Americans 4-2 Tues...
Apr 5, 2023
Do or die for Spruce Kings after falling 3-0 in round one of the playoffs
PRINCE GEORGE - The host Prince George Spruce Kings face round one playoff elimination after losing 6-2 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in Game 3 of their first-round series Tuesday night .The Spruce Ki...
Apr 5, 2023
Street sweepers to be deployed as part of annual spring clean-up
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George City Yard crews are working diligently to prep their equipment for their next assignment: scouring the streets and sidewalks inch by inch, sweeping, spraying, and vacuumi...
Apr 4, 2023
Electoral Boundaries re-worked
PRINCE GEORGE - The Electoral Boundaries Commission has released its final set of recommendations. When the Commission was first tasked with redrafting the ridings in BC, there were concerns in the No...
Apr 4, 2023
Province announces new staffing model for nurses across BC
PRINCE GEORGE - A major announcement for nurses and health care in B.C. was disclosed today, with the provincial government announcing that they, the BC Nurses' Union and the Nurses' Bargaining Associ...
Apr 4, 2023