Prince George

A tale of two pools

PRINCE GEORGE - More than one Councillor referred to it as "ripping off the band aid." That's how Council described its decision to permanently close the Four Seasons Leisure Pool.Both pools were clos...

Feb 22, 2021

Lacrosse community mourning loss of 'Moose' Scott

PRINCE GEORGE - The lacrosse community in Prince George and in Northern BC is mourning the loss of one of the builders for the sport in our region.Glen 'Moose' Scott was not only a builder but also a ...

Feb 22, 2021

Local Vitamin D & Cognition study looking for young research participants

.PRINCE GEORGE - According to medical researchers, Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide and especially among people in the north during the winter months. UNBC researchers are now leading a study ...

Feb 22, 2021

Another potential COVID-19 exposure event at Spruceland Traditional Elementary

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health says there's been a potential Covid-19 exposure to students and staff at Spruceland Traditional Elementary School. The health authority says it occurred from February 1...

Feb 22, 2021

Motorhome collides with RCMP cruiser

PRINCE GEORGE - A RCMP officer escaped serious injury after a motorhome collided with a police cruiser at 7:45 a.m. this morning near 5th Avenue Central Street West."The North District member received...

Feb 22, 2021

Timberwolves add versatility with latest basketball commit

PRINCE GEORGE - The Timberwolves may not be playing games on the hardcourt, but they continue to add for when games do eventually return.The University of Northern BC's Men's Basketball squad has adde...

Feb 22, 2021

'It's the death of the sport': PG Airsoft says airsoft guns unfairly targeted in new bill

PRINCE GEORGE - Last week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government proposed new gun control legislation under Bill C-21.A bill that is complex to understand to begin with says Shaun Allen, President...

Feb 21, 2021

Glen "Moose" Scott passes away

ckpgPRINCE GEORGE - Long-time Prince George resident Glen "Moose" Scott has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.Scott was elected to Prince George City Council on two occasions and...

Feb 20, 2021

Wood innovations keep downtown Prince George buildings toasty during cold snap

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) say a recent cold snap proved just how effective wood can be to keep buildings warm, and energy-efficie...

Feb 20, 2021

A car thief is now in custody - however, PG RCMP spike the wrong truck.

- Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on February 20, 2021, RCMP from the Yukon Territory advised the Prince George RCMP a suspect driving a stolen vehicle was en route to Prince George. PG RCMP frontline members...

Feb 20, 2021