PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Public Library's annual Touch a Truck event returned to Civic Plaza on Friday, drawing families downtown for a hands-on look at some of the biggest vehicles operating in the city.From fire engines and ambulances to military vehicles and heavy equipment, more than a dozen trucks and spe...

PRINCE GEORGE - A small plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard Thursday afternoon and hit several vehicles, resulting in one death.Prince George RCMP said they received a report around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 20 about a small plane landing on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Ro...

PRINCE GEORGE - A proposed update to Prince George's zoning bylaw, intended to help accelerate housing construction across the city, has ignited concerns among residents worried about the long-term protection of green spaces, including areas surrounding Ginter's Green.While Ginter's Green itself is now officially desig...

PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's political landscape is becoming increasingly polarized, with the province's major parties drawing sharper ideological lines and leaving some voters searching for a political home in the middle.That growing divide is one of the key themes being highlighted by CentreBC Leader Mike Berni...

PRINCE GEORGE - Jaime Pawliuk said he didn't hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV on busy Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C.Then there was "a whistling sound and metal twisting and glass shattering."Pawliuk said he was lucky to be alive after the twin-engined plane hit his vehicle as it m...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has provided an update into their investigation into Thursday's accident. The TSB has deployed investigators to Prince George following a plane crash that claimed the life of one person on the ground Thursday afternoon.According to the TSB, a Beechcraft Ki...

PRINCE GEORGE - On Thursday, the scent of barbecue filled the Canadian Tire parking lot in Prince George as volunteers grilled burgers to support a local cause.The second annual Parkinson's fundraising BBQ took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured food, gift cards, and a dunk tank. All proceeds go to the local Par...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is reminding the public to stay away from the scene of Thursday afternoon's plane crash on Foothills Blvd.In a statement, Prince George RCMP say:"Investigators would like to remind the public that this is an active investigation and that they need to stay away from the area. It r...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has been notified of an emergency landing and collision with vehicles of a Beech King Air 200 airplane on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George. A team of investigators will be deployed to Prince George where they will assess the occurrence. They are expected to...

PRINCE GEORGE - A University of Northern British Columbia researcher is using cutting-edge technology to help communities better prepare for future wildfire emergencies.Natural Resources and Environmental Studies PhD candidate Alireza Noory has developed a driving simulator that replicates a section of Highway 97 North...

UPDATE (5:00pm): Prince George RCMP have confirmed that one person has died in one of the vehicles as a result of Thursday afternoon's plane crash. The statement from RCMP is as follows:"At approximately 2:20 p.m. on August 20, 2026, Prince George RCMP was advised that a small plane had made an emergency landing o...

PRINCE GEORGE - CentreBC leader Mike Bernier has launched a province-wide listening tour from Prince George, hoping to build momentum for the fledgling political party as it attempts to carve out space between British Columbia's governing NDP and Official Opposition Conservatives.The former Peace River South MLA says t...

PRINCE GEORGE - A strange-looking device mounted on top of a vehicle is turning heads across Prince George, but its purpose is anything but unusual. Packed with nine cameras and sophisticated mapping technology, the system is helping the City of Prince George build a detailed picture of the condition of local roads and...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Terry Fox Run is just a month away, and organizers are getting ready for the 46th event in Prince George.This year's run will take place on Sunday, September 20 at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. All funds raised will support cancer research across Canada through the Terry Fox Foundation.Prince Georg...

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service has implemented a prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning across the Stuart Nechako Forest District, also known as the VanJam Fire Zone, as wildfire risk remains a concern across the region.The ban takes effect at 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 and will remain in place u...

QUESNEL - With the 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de North just weeks away, riders are preparing to hit the road for an escorted training ride between Quesnel and Williams Lake this weekend.The training event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, will give residents an opportunity to see the team in action as cyclists build str...

PRINCE GEORGE - Residents across northern British Columbia will have greater access to affordable, career-focused training thanks to new provincial funding that will allow the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to offer 12 Continuing Studies programs through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.The funding in...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport Authority will be conducting live fire training exercises on Thursday, August 20, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.During these exercises, members of the community may see smoke and fire in the vicinity of the airport. This is part of scheduled training for YXS emergen...

PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George prepares for what could be a period of significant economic growth, local leaders are asking a critical question: can the city's healthcare system keep pace if hundreds or even thousands of new residents arrive in the coming years?Major industrial and resource projects proposed across n...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Seeks Return of Retirement Bridging Program for Northwood WorkersPrince George City Council is formally asking the provincial government to bring back a program designed to help older forestry workers transition into retirement, arguing it could provide much-needed relief for employees aff...

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern British Columbia is experiencing a surge in new mining and exploration. One of the newest projects is starting just west of Prince George.GoldInxs is preparing to drill at its Fishpot project, a gold, silver, and copper exploration site about 20 kilometres west of Nazko, in the southwest part o...

PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu is seeking a second term as Mayor of Prince George, saying the city has made significant progress over the past four years but remains at a pivotal point in its development.Speaking against the backdrop of Prince George, Yu said his decision to run again stems from a belief that the work ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is adding a new PhD in Engineering to its graduate programs. This is the university's first new doctoral program in over 15 years.The research-focused program will welcome its first students this fall. It aims to address engineering challenges in northe...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help to find Edward Joseph Brookfield. He is featured in this week's Wanted Wednesday campaign.Police say the 40-year-old is wanted on two unendorsed warrants. These warrants relate to two counts of theft under $5,000, assault, and failing to follow probati...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George is positioning itself for significant economic growth, with major industrial developments, resource projects and the possibility of future data centres expected to bring new jobs and investment to the region. But as community leaders look toward that growth, a key question remains: can the...

PRINCE GEORGE - A bold new mural is almost finished in downtown Prince George, and its message goes well beyond the artwork itself.The mural, called "Rise Above," covers a 70-foot wall at 611 Brunswick St. Carrier Sekani Family Services, members of the United Indigenous Artists of Northwest B.C., created the ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its roster with the addition of German defender Luis Hirsch, who has committed to the Green and Gold for the upcoming season.Originally from Baden-Baden, Germany, the 18-year-old brings versatility to the Timberwolves lineup. Hirsch can play bo...

PRINCE GEORGE - Community advocate Bruce Wayne has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council in the municipal election scheduled for Oct. 17, 2026, unveiling a campaign initiative aimed at gathering feedback directly from residents across the city.The initiative, called The Empty Chair Project, will see Wa...