Category Archives: Prince George

No out-of-province firefighting personnel headed up north
PRINCE GEORGE - Three wildfires of note continue to keep crews busy in the Prince George Fire Centre. In fact of the 224 fires in B.C., 37 are burning in our region. Despite that, we won't be receivin...
Jul 09, 2021

Downtown power outage following collision
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Power has been restored to all but five customers. Earlier: Hundreds of BC Hydro customers are without power following a collision late this morning.It occurred across from the ...
Jul 09, 2021

Prince George granted as newest CJFL expansion franchise
PRINCE GEORGE - The North will now be represented in the province's most prestigious junior football league, as the Prince George Kodiaks have been granted an expansion team in the British Columbia Fo...
Jul 09, 2021

Work underway on largest sidewalk paving project of the year
PRINCE GEORGE - The largest sidewalk paving project of the year is underway in Prince George.The 365 metre stretch is located along 20th Avenue from Queensway to Maple Street. This project is one of f...
Jul 09, 2021

Summerfest Saturdays set to kick off in downtown Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Downtown will be the place to be tomorrow for the launch of Summerfest Saturdays.The event is being organized by Downtown Prince George and will take place each Saturday this month end...
Jul 09, 2021

June jobless numbers remain unchanged in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - No change in the unemployment rate for Prince George last month,remaining at 6.1 percent . BC 's jobless rate dropped to 6.6 percent last month ,from 7 percent the previous month . The...
Jul 09, 2021

Cooling and air appliances flying off shelves due to outdoor conditions
PRINCE GEORGE--The recent high temperatures and now the smokey skies from wildfires has driven up demands for fans, air conditioners, and now air purifiers. Which has become a struggle for stores, lea...
Jul 08, 2021

Last month ranked as the 5th hottest June in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE--Last month's heat wave and dry conditions set some records according to Environment Canada. The agency says it's now ranked as the 5th hottest June ever in Prince George.The highest tem...
Jul 08, 2021

Fire crews douse possible cigarette butt fire along Highway 97
PRINCE GEORGE - After reports from the public, fire crews from the Pineview and Buckhorn Volunteer Fire Halls were able to get a grass fire under control on the side of Highway 97.The cause of the fir...
Jul 08, 2021

BC Liberals call for independent review following deadly heat wave
PRINCE GEORGE - Following the death of nearly 800 across the province over the span of five days, the Leader of the Opposition, Shirley Bond has called for an independent review."I think when you go t...
Jul 08, 2021