Category Archives: Prince George

BC Wildfire Service reverses decision, puts campfire ban back into place for Robson Valley
MCBRIDE - As the forest fire danger rating hits extreme in parts of the Robson Valley, the BC Wildfire Service in conjunction with the province have announced a campfire ban has been put back into eff...
Jul 30, 2021

Crews douse fire on Tamarack Street
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue made quick work of a fire on the 2000 block of Tamarack Street yesterday (July 29).Assistant Chief Mike Holliday says crews from four halls responded just bef...
Jul 30, 2021

Hummer catches fire in hospital parking lot, cause unknown
PRINCE GEORGE - A hummer burst into flames late Wednesday afternoon in the University Hospital of Northern B.C's parking lot. "When our truck arrived we found an SUV with the engine compartment fully ...
Jul 29, 2021

ICBC urges caution over B.C. long weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - Whether you are heading out of town or staying local this long weekend, ICBC is reminding drivers to drive safely this weekend."When we look at the numbers we see an increase in crashe...
Jul 29, 2021

Removal of campfire ban sparks confusion, fuels outrage from some
PRINCE GEORGE - As of Wednesday, July 28, campfires were allowed once again in the PG Fire Centre.This comes as parts of BC's Interior require help from other countries and provinces as forest firefig...
Jul 29, 2021

Medical training to expand
PRINCE GEORGE - The Northern Medical Program is planning to expand its teaching capacity.It is hiring a consultant "... to explore the development of an Interprofessional training centre (IPTC) for th...
Jul 29, 2021

Council "miffed" at federal opioid response letter
PRINCE GEORGE - Council is upset with a response from the federal government to a letter from Mayor Lyn Hall seeking a declaration of emergency for the opioid crisis. The letter was sent to federal He...
Jul 29, 2021

World Curling Federation confirms World Women's Curling Championships returning to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The world will return to Prince George after all.The World Curling Federation and Curling Canada both confirmed on Thursday the World Women's Curling Championships will make their retu...
Jul 29, 2021

Heat Alert issued for the Prince George Region
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has put the Prince George region on heat alert. A strengthening ridge of high pressure will bring rising temperatures to interior BC on Friday through Sunday night. ...
Jul 29, 2021

6th annual Climb for Cancer officially announced for September 18th and 19th
PRINCE GEORGE - After the postponement of the Climb for Cancer in April, earlier this year, it has been officially announced that it will return this fall.September 18th and 19th are the dates for the...
Jul 28, 2021