Category Archives: Prince George

Prince George is heating up
PRINCE GEORGE - The hot topic right now around B.C. and right here in Prince George, is the extreme heat. There is no escaping it, you feel the thick wall of heat when you walk out the door, and, ever...
Jun 28, 2021

‘The thermometer in the kitchen is currently reading above 44’: Heatwave forces White Goose Bistro to close for a couple of days
PRINCE GEORGE - High temperatures put workers at risk of heat stress. WorkSafe BC released a statement reminding employers and workers to stay safe during this heatwave even if that means shutting dow...
Jun 28, 2021

Sticky Situation on Chief Lake Road
PRINCE GEORGE - The sweltering temperatures are wreaking havoc on a section of Chief Lake road. The plus 30 temperatures and road traffic are melting the tar and allowing it to stick to some vehicles ...
Jun 28, 2021

Wildfire risk reduction project near Heather Park Elementary this summer
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service and the Prince George Natural Resource District will be busy conducting a wildfire risk reduction project adjacent to Heather Park Elementary this summer.It wil...
Jun 28, 2021

Prince George sets new temperature record for June 26, more records projected to be broken
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone out and about in the City of Prince George early Saturday (June 26) evening experienced a record high temperature. According to Environment Canada, Prince George reached a new r...
Jun 27, 2021

Pet store employee placed in 'jail' to raise money for PG Animal Rescue
PRINCE GEORGE--A woman was placed in jail this weekend, but it was for a good reason.Bosley's by Pet Valu hosted their annual PAWS fundraiser for the PG Animal Rescue. This year, they placed one of th...
Jun 26, 2021

NITRO Motorsports Park welcomes back more spectators
PRINCE GEORGE--Drivers start your engines because the NITRO Motorsports Park is starting to get back to full operation. "It's very exciting for us, it allows us to reach out to other people" said Andy...
Jun 26, 2021

POUNDS Project using drop-in centre as a cooling centre amid heatwave
PRINCE GEORGE - The Preventing Overdose, UNDoing Stigma (POUNDS) Project is operating as a temporary cooling centre for residents trying to escape the heat. The local harm reduction initiative is usin...
Jun 26, 2021 (Submitted photo/The Pounds Project).

Transportation playing a big role in rise of meat prices
PRINCE GEORGE--This weekend may be an opportunity for some to get outside and turn on the grill. But, customers could be surprised looking at the price tag of meat. "We cut steaks for one customer who...
Jun 25, 2021

Wildfire danger expected to heat up to 'extreme' around Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - With hot weather comes the risk of wildfires, and with our 'heat dome' related conditions well underway in BC, we are already seeing the effects.According to Dr. Phil Burton, Professor...
Jun 25, 2021