Category Archives: Prince George
23rd annual Natural Resources Forum launches
PRINCE GEORGE - It will be the largest Natural Resources Forum in its 23 years."So this year's theme is 'Building Momentum and Advancing BC's Resource Future.' We have an advisory committee lead by in...
Jan 19, 2026 PG Conference and Civic Centre
B.C. psychologist says government ignored two decades of addiction research
BURNABY, B.C. - A B.C. psychologist who led a major study into addiction and criminality is speaking out now that the government is shutting down its decriminalization experiment.Health Minister Josie...
Jan 18, 2026 Dr. Julian Somers is a clinical psychologist and Simon Fraser University professor. (Image Credit: Simon Fraser University)
City warns of possible downtown parking impacts due to upcoming BC Natural Resources Forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Downtown parking may be a bit of a premium next week when the City of Prince George hosts the BC Natural Resources Forum at the Conference and Civic Centre.The conference is set to run...
Jan 18, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Prince George)
Air quality warning issued for Prince George, Vanderhoof areas
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Prince George area due to elevated fine particulate matter.The weather alert comes as the Ministry of Environment ...
Jan 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo)
Sunga sets TWolves assists record as UNBC basketball teams fall to UFV Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE - Justin Sunga wrote his name into the UNBC Timberwolves record book as the all-time Canada West men's basketball assist leader. The fourth-year point guard from Burnaby set the mark wit...
Jan 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Harsh Banga/UNBC Athletics)
Carels' scores OT winner, Parascak ends drought as Cougars beat Rockets
KELOWNA - Carson Carels scored a highlight reel goal in overtime to lead the Prince George Cougars to a 3-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place Saturday (Jan. 17) night. The 17-year-old NHL...
Jan 18, 2026 Carson Carels and Kooper Gizowksi celebrate the overtime winner against the Kelowna Rockets on Jan. 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)
Conservative MLA Sheldon Clare says leadership rules meant to stop 'funny business'
VICTORIA - A leadership candidate for British Columbia's Conservatives says recently announced rules for the contest are intended to stop "any funny business" following last year's leadership review t...
Jan 18, 2026
Carels leads all CHLers as six Cougars crack 2026 NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings
PRINCE GEORGE - Six Prince George Cougars skaters have earned spots on NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Cougars contingent is led by defenceman Carson Carels, ...
Jan 17, 2026 Carson Carels is ranked third among all North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings. (Image Credit: Prince George Cougars)
19th annual Shoot for the Cure takes place Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves women's basketball team hits the court Saturday winless in their last five but getting back in the win column wont be the only things on the players mind. The 19t...
Jan 17, 2026 (Image Credit: UNBC)
B.C. Conservatives to unveil new leader on May 30, leadership race rules unveiled
VICTORIA - The B.C. Conservative Party has unveiled rules for its leadership race that include $115,000 in fees for contestants, who must sign a pledge to support the eventual winner set to be announc...
Jan 17, 2026 Former B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad arrives for a news conference in Richmond on July 30, 2024. (Image Credit: Darryl Dyck/ The Canadian Press)