Category Archives: Prince George

Locals react to Prince Philip's passing, recall PG Royal Visits
PRINCE GEORGE - The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip had a long history of accomplishments in the Royal Navy, but leaves behind an impact that stretches far beyond borders and continents.That includes...
Apr 09, 2021

PG is windier
PRINCE GEORGE - If you've lived in Prince George for any length of time, you may have mused about the frequency with which the days have been windy. And you would be right. "We're seeing that, in more...
Apr 09, 2021

Enhanced snow budget
.PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George's snow budget runs from January of 2020 to December of 2020. At the end of 2020, city crews went over its budget of $8.5 million. Included in the snow budget...
Apr 09, 2021

Audrey McKinnon seeks NDP nod
PRINCE GEORGE - A familiar name is stepping into the world of politics, federally. Audrey McKinnon has lived in Prince George for about seven years. "I was in media as a reporter and host at CBC Radio...
Apr 09, 2021

Indigenous lawyer to receive honorary degree
PRINCE GEORGE -UNBC will bestow an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on an Indigenous lawyer at its virtual convocation June 25.Dr. Val Napolean is also an academic and researcher who co-established the ...
Apr 09, 2021

Prince George to receive grant funding to tackle racism
Prince George - Communities throughout B.C. including right here in Prince George, will have now have increased capacity to address racism and discrimination.A total of 190 new projects have received ...
Apr 09, 2021

Lheidli T'enneh elect new chief
.PRINCE GEORGE - Dolleen Logan is the newly elected chief of the Lheidli T'enneh.Logan, a former councillor, takes over from former chief Clay Pountney. She also beat out a third candidate, Jason Gill...
Apr 09, 2021

The economy adds 303,000 jobs in March
PRINCE GEORGE- The Statistics Canada number crunchers says the economy added 303,000 jobs in March as employment increased, with gains in sectors hardest hit by public health restrictions. The March i...
Apr 09, 2021

Forestry is "adaptive"
PRINCE GEORGE - "Adaptive." That was a word used frequently during the abbreviated Council of Forest Industries convention today."When I think about 2020, it was really a six- or seven-year cycle cond...
Apr 08, 2021

Vaccine eligibility expands to 65+ for general population in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - As the capacity at the vaccine clinic expands in Prince George, the amount of those eligible is also expanding.Those who are 65 years of age and older can now register to be on the lis...
Apr 08, 2021