Category Archives: Prince George

Restaurants Canada says provincial budget was a missed opportunity
PRINCE GEORGE - In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been hit hard, dealing with early closures and then varying levels of restrictions being in place for months. The B.C. provi...
Mar 3, 2023

Northern BC awaiting confirmation on how new Provincial Mental Health funding will be spent
PRINCE GEORGE- The NDP Government's announcement of almost 6 and a half billion dollars in new funding for improvements to healthcare across the board includes 1 billion specifically for investments i...
Mar 2, 2023

Northern Medical Program seeking volunteer patients
PRINCE GEORGE - Future doctors in the UBC Northern Medical Program at UNBC are hoping for some help from the public in the form of volunteer patients.Students in the UBC Northern Medical Program use v...
Mar 2, 2023

Survey shows that almost half of Canadians support a cause or charity on a regular basis
PRINCE GEORGE - We've all heard of the adage, there are two things in life that are certain, death and taxes. A new Environics survey reveals that almost half of Canadians support a cause or charity o...
Mar 2, 2023

RCMP, ICBC have new tool to fight distracted driving
PRINCE GEORGE - The local RCMP has a new tool in its toolbox to cut down on distracted drivers. And its not what many would expect. It's a bus. "We're always looking for unique ways to educate the pub...
Mar 2, 2023

Logging truck accident on Highway 16
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: The highway has opened up to single-lane alternating traffic.Earlier: Highway 16 East is closed in both directions, 32 kilometers east of Purden Lake, due to a motor vehicle in...
Mar 2, 2023

Federal government to invest $233K for entrepreneur and leadership programs in northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - The federal government has announced $233,083 in funding to expand Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Canada programming in northern B.C.Minister of International Developme...
Mar 2, 2023

Fallout continues with stakeholders 'disappointed' in SD57 trustees
PRINCE GEORGE - Tensions were high Tuesday afternoon as SD57 school trustees met for their regular meeting. That regular meeting was far from normal as the President of the PG District Teachers Associ...
Mar 1, 2023

Pro wrestling set to make big return to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - After many years of being absent from the community, a group of locals have come together to revive professional wrestling in Prince George.Primetime Wrestling was started by Davy Gree...
Mar 1, 2023

Mixed emotions from Northern community leaders on 2023 Provincial Budget
PRINCE GEORGE - With one billion dollars earmarked for new investments in mental health and addictions supports, British Columbia is set to become a provincial leader in Canada when it comes to public...
Mar 1, 2023