Category Archives: Prince George

UNBC sees improvement in World University rankings
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC has moved up the Times Higher Education World University rankings. The rankings include more than 1,600 universities that are active in research and globally focused. UNBC was pla...
Sep 02, 2021

RCMP ready to monitor school zones with back to school upcoming
PRINCE GEORGE- With schools opening back up in a few days transportation and safety remain a hot-button issue here in Prince George. The 30 km/h speed limits kick in on Tuesday, September 7th and RCMP...
Sep 01, 2021

Students still struggle to find housing ahead of school year
PRINCE GEORGE-As students prepare for classes next week, there are still concerns over where they'll be able to live. "I think housing in Prince George specifically has always posed a challenge, espec...
Sep 01, 2021

Over 300 people protest in front of UHNBC against vaccine passports
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite widespread public support for B.C's vaccine mandate, thousands of people opposed to vaccine passports gathered outside several hospitals throughout the province.In Prince Georg...
Sep 01, 2021

Demand for distance learning in SD57 nearly tripled last year
PRINCE GEORGE - The numbers are in, and the demand for distance learning nearly tripled in School District 57 last school year compared to pre-pandemic levels.In the 2019/20 school year, there were on...
Sep 01, 2021

B.C. announces further funding for mental health support in schools
PRINCE GEORGE - Student and staff mental health is an important focus as a new school year begins next week.Schools can expand mental health programs and services and introduce new supports thanks to ...
Sep 01, 2021

Open fire prohibitions to be lifted up north
PRINCE GEORGE - Yet another sign the wildfire season is winding down up north. Both the Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres will lift Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions effective noon next T...
Sep 01, 2021

Safe Streets inspires CSFS
PRINCE GEORGE - While Council passed the Safe Streets Bylaw by a vote of five to three, some are still panning the bylaw while others see it as an opportunity.From the very start, Regional Chief for t...
Sep 01, 2021

Two arrested in Eaglet Crescent drug bust
PRINCE GEORGE - Two men were arrested following a drug bust in Prince George last week.Cpl. Jennifer Cooper with the Prince George RCMP says that the RCMP's Street Crew seized a large amount of suspec...
Sep 01, 2021

Local veterinary clinics say they won't enforce proof of vaccine mandate
PRINCE GEORGE-Veterinary clinics were among the list of essential services in the early days of the pandemic that were not forced to close. They're not included in next month's proof of vaccination ma...
Aug 31, 2021