Category Archives: Prince George

Lumber prices just one of many factors driving 'crazy' PG housing market
PRINCE GEORGE - Many involved in the housing market say they haven't seen anything like this, an unprecedented demand from buyers, builders, and people renovating their own homes.Terri McConnachie, Ex...
Apr 7, 2021

'Highway of Tears' will soon have complete cell service
Prince George - The B.C. government made a long-awaited announcement today, regarding Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert, otherwise known as the Highway of Tears.The federal and provin...
Apr 7, 2021

Girl Guides cookies available at London Drugs
PRINCE GEORGE - Girl Guides of Canada BC has had to cancel door-to-door cookie sales for the second year in a row. In light of this move, Girl Guides and London Drugs have created a partnership to saf...
Apr 7, 2021

Dog adoptions up, so are pet supply sales.
.PRINCE GEORGE - While the pandemic has been tough on many local businesses, the increase in pet adoptions has positively affected at least one local pet store. Historically a dog ready for adoption s...
Apr 7, 2021

Shine a Light takes place tomorrow
The United Church of Canada has declared that April 8th, 2021 as a time to Shine a Light on the need for a Guaranteed Livable Income in Canada. In brief, it is asking both Todd Doherty, MP and Bob Zim...
Apr 7, 2021

Elder Gagnon to receive honorary degree
PRINCE GEORGE- Marcel Gagnon, an Elder and accomplished artist from the Lheidli T'enneh Nation,will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the virtual 2021 convocation at UNBC on June 25th. ...
Apr 7, 2021

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announces name change, increased digital focus
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has announced a name change to reflect a shift in focus toward digital media.In a news release, President Rod Schween says says beginning May...
Apr 7, 2021

Street Crew executes two CDSA warrants in one week
Prince George - Prince George RCMP's Street Crew Unit made several arrests in a pair of busts in the VLA the week of March 23rd to 26th.The first occurred at a home in the 2100 block of Spruce Street....
Apr 7, 2021

Suspected car thieves arrested after walking out of the woods
.PRINCE GEORGE - On Monday morning (April 5), Prince George RCMP responded to a sighting of a possible stolen vehicle hidden in the bush near the intersection of Highway 97 South and Sintch Road. When...
Apr 6, 2021

The PG Arts Council is going digital
PRINCE GEORGE - The Community Arts Council has taken advantage of some space that has come it's way since the community radio station moved downtown. So they created their own studio to help working a...
Apr 6, 2021