Category Archives: Prince George

'Hartobahn' prompts safety concern from RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE - A stretch of Highway 97 through the Hart has earned a new nickname from the community who now refer to the portion of road as the 'Hartobahn.'"We're here to reinforce the message that ...
Dec 14, 2021

Local family deals with cancer diagnoses while community rallies behind them
PRINCE GEORGE - A local family was handed some devastating news in early November of this year. Their husband and father Brian Caron was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Leukemia is cancer of th...
Dec 14, 2021

United Way collects over 1,200 children's books for those in need
PRINCE GEORGE- The United Way of Northern BC's children's book drive last week was a success. Over 1,200 books were collected on Friday, which will go towards families in need or local agencies that o...
Dec 14, 2021

PacBio to permanently close
PRINCE GEORGE - A tough blow to the local economy.This as Pacific BioEnergy (PacBio) Corporation announced today that it will close next year in Prince George. The company says this will mean the dire...
Dec 14, 2021

Food, fun, and giving back: things to do in PG this holiday season
PRINCE GEORGE-The holidays are just around corner. Some might travel to tropical locations, but others will be choosing to stay here. Even with the thickest coats, hats, and gloves, many places are se...
Dec 13, 2021

IIO finds police not responsible for recent death in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has concluded an investigation into a death in Prince George on December 8, after a failed traffic stop.Shortly before 11:30 pm on Dece...
Dec 13, 2021

Forestry not a sunset industry
PRINCE GEORGE - Thirty-three forest industry reps were interviewed by the City recently as part of its five-year strategy and the message overwhelmingly was that forestry is still alive and well. "We ...
Dec 13, 2021

Upcoming Prince George events receive nearly $900,000
PRINCE GEORGE- Numerous upcoming local events are receiving provincial funding as part of the one time Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund grant. The provincial government is providing nearly $3...
Dec 13, 2021

UNBC study shows correlation between aquatic animal life and hydroelectric operations
PRINCE GEORGE- New research from UNBC shows the impacts that fewer peaks and declines in river flows have on aquatic species. Environmental Science Professor Dr. Stephen Dry teamed up with University ...
Dec 13, 2021

Secret Santa Project PG still looking for sponsors
PRINCE GEORGE - It seems like December flies by quickly, as the excitement for Christmas lingers in the air. With that though, also comes the need to help out the community, especially as we continue ...
Dec 13, 2021