Prince George

City and RD keeping an eye on two threats

PRINCE GEORGE - Following a thunderstorm across the province, which resulted in 41,000 lightning strikes, local governments are on high alert. But, in this region, there is a double threat. "We're act...

Jul 2, 2021

The latest on the wildfire situation in BC: Over 50 new wildfires reported

PRINCE GEORGE - After a major thunderstorm led to severe lightning across the province on Wednesday night, a number of wildfires have been ignited in all regions of the province.UPDATE: 6:00 PMThe BC ...

Jul 1, 2021

Fire at Value Village under investigation

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire tonight at the Value Village on Spruce Street.When fire crews arrived at around 9 p.m., they saw smoke and flame coming from the...

Jun 30, 2021

Prince George Fire Centre receives $1.2 million grant for wildfire risk reduction

PRINCE GEORGE--The B.C. government has provided more than $1.2 million in grants to 13 local governments and First Nations in the Prince George Fire Centre to support wildfire risk reduction initiativ...

Jun 30, 2021

'More Than Sex' aims to help GBT2Q men in the North

PRINCE GEORGE--It's called "More Than Sex". A province-wide initiative created by an organization to help men who are part of the GBT2Q community. ."It really takes a holistic and inclusive lens to th...

Jun 30, 2021

City plans phased re-opening

PRINCE GEORGE - With the blessing of Council, City Staff have set out a schedule to have civic facilities open for public use. Beginning tomorrow, more services, such as the sauna, will be open at the...

Jun 30, 2021

The library is a cool place to be during the heatwave

.PRINCE GEORGE - Over the past week, the downtown Prince George Public library has seen an increase in foot traffic as some people looked for a place to cool off. With the province moving to step 3 of...

Jun 30, 2021

Local couple saves man lying on hot sidewalk along Massey drive

PRINCE GEROGE - Draiciee Wilson and her husband driving along Massey Drive Tuesday night when they noticed something on the sidewalk. "As we passed by, my husband said 'stop there is a person lying th...

Jun 30, 2021

Wildfire crews ready for the heatwave

PRINCE GEORGE - The forest fire danger rating has moved from moderate to high today because of the hot and dry weather. Wildfire crews stationed within Prince George Fire Centre stand at the ready and...

Jun 30, 2021

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Prince George and surrounding areas.The thunderstorms may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and heav...

Jun 30, 2021