Prince George

Construction costs soar

PRINCE GEORGE - The Northern Regional Construction Association is just one of a number of industry representatives to make presentations to Council to paint a picture of challenges facing the industry...

Jun 23, 2021

High temperatures increase demand for power and HVAC service calls

PRINCE GEORGE--With summer underway, many of us are looking for ways to stay cool. But both here and in the western United States, extreme heat is putting the electrical grid under stress. Customers h...

Jun 23, 2021

Local Business lends a helping hand

PRINCE GEORGE - Ricochet Auto Films has opened its doors and now its hearts to a local rescue that has been struggling through the pandemic.Luv 4 Paws Northern Animal Rescue, has been struggling since...

Jun 23, 2021

Students and staff devastated after school falls victim to vandalism

PRINCE GEORGE - Ecole Franco-Nord Elementry was the victim of vandalism on Monday night once again. Vandals destroyed their garden, broke windows, and stole a large number of electronics and other val...

Jun 23, 2021

Two winning tickets ,one sold in Kamloops, share Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO - After going unclaimed for weeks, the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot has finally been won. One ticket sold in Kamloops, BC and one in Ontario will share the grand prize, each taking $35 millio...

Greg Fry Jun 23, 2021

TYH: June is Brain Injury Awareness Month

It can happen to anyone, anywhere, in a split second your life can be permanently altered by a brain injury. This month brain injury groups across the country are raising awareness about what so many ...

Jun 22, 2021

Theatre Northwest opens it stage for audience members

PRINCE GEORGE--With COVID-19 restrictions loosening, Theatre Northwest is bringing back a popular series that's available for audience members starting this weekend: stage readings.Starting this weeke...

Jun 22, 2021

School district manages to balance 2021/22 budget without significant cuts

PRINCE GEORGE- A balanced budget was not within view back in May, when the Management and Finance Committee was notified of a shortfall of just under $3.2 million.With the review of salaries and more ...

Jun 22, 2021

Bill C-15 signed into law, paving way for framework on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

PRINCE GEORGE--On Monday night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed a bill into law, creating a framework for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Bill C-15 was the NDP's third attempt in passing ...

Jun 22, 2021

PGPIRG's farm for thought is back at UNBC

PRINCE GEORGE - Tucked just behind student housing at UNBC is a beautiful garden with a large variety of fresh produce and flowers. Farm for Thought is run by Prince George's Public Interest Research ...

Jun 22, 2021