PRINCE GEORGE - Five projects were looked at, each one pulled from what's called the "unfunded" capital budget. That's a list created at every budget discussion in terms of capital projects. The "unfunded' list represents projects the city would like to see move forward but cannot afford.The first on th...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP want anyone with an unwanted firearm to call them before handling the gun.Corporal Jennifer Cooper from the Prince George RCMP says they get these calls a few times each month. Sometimes, people inherit a rifle from a grandparent, or a spouse passes away and leaves shotguns behind. Ot...

MCBRIDE - Four people were arrested after police investigated a fuel theft that ended in a crash near Goat River Pit Road and Highway 16 on July 4.McBride RCMP said they got a report around 5:15 p.m. that someone had stolen fuel and batteries from heavy equipment on a rural property.Soon after, police learned about a c...

PRINCE GEORGE - More rain is on the way for Prince George, but right now, local rivers and streams are following a typical summer pattern.Environment Canada reports several chances of showers this week. There is a 40 percent chance of rain on Tuesday, with more expected Tuesday night and again from Thursday night into ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The president of the BC Nurses Union says nurses will stop working overtime, processing doctors' orders and answering phones as job action kicks in for more than 60,000 nurses. Plus Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pitched a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast that would closely follow the route alread...

PRINCE GEORGE - Residents looking for ways to make the most of summer will have no shortage of options as the City of Prince George rolls out a packed schedule of family-friendly events at parks and public spaces throughout the season.From live music and outdoor movies to food truck gatherings and a FIFA World Cup watc...

PRINCE GEORGE - More than a dozen Northern B.C. communities are receiving provincial funding to help speed up housing development approvals, but Prince George was notably absent from the list of successful applicants.The B.C. government announced that 56 local governments will share $9 million through the latest intake...

PRINCE GEORGE - On July 3 at 10 a.m., Prince George Fire Rescue crews from four halls responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1600 block of 1st Avenue.First arriving crews found light smoke coming from the roof vents and bay doors of the structure. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and confined it to the area...

Prince George - B.C. nurses have begun targeted job action across the province, but in northern British Columbia, the labour dispute is carrying added weight for communities already dealing with staffing shortages, emergency room interruptions and growing concern about workplace violence in health-care settings.The job...

PRINCE GEORGE - Today is the start of this year's Foodie Fridays, a summer event with food trucks, entertainment, and community activities in downtown Prince George.The event takes place every Friday in July, on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, and continues on August 7 and August 28.Foodie Fridays brings people together do...

PRINCE GEORGE - A new oil pipeline capable of moving one million barrels a day is being built to Canada's West Coast, but it will avoid northern British Columbia. This decision is seen as a win for Prince George's economy and a big relief for the Lake Babine Nation.Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Daniell...

VANDERHOOF - The District of Vanderhoof is preparing for one of the largest events in its history as residents and visitors gather this weekend to celebrate the community's 100th birthday.Founded during the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Vanderhoof was named after railway engineer and publicist Herber...

PRINCE GEORGE - In 1976, Canada was focused on the Summer Olympics in Montreal, the CN Tower was opening its doors to the public and disco dominated the airwaves. In Prince George, hundreds of teenagers were preparing to cross the stage at Prince George Senior Secondary School and begin the next chapter of their lives....

PRINCE GEORGE - Pride celebrations will take centre stage in Prince George on Saturday as the community gathers for the 29th annual Pride Parade and a full day of festivities celebrating diversity, inclusion and the region's vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community.Organizers have released the official route for the 2026 Pride Par...

Prince George - A memorandum of understanding was unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby Thursday, which they say will help unlock more than $150 billion in new investment, with British Columbia as the "linchpin.". Plus police agencies, health-care providers and individuals experiencing ...

PRINCE GEORGE - A social media video showing the arrest of a 15-year-old Indigenous youth in Prince George has sparked allegations of excessive force by RCMP and prompted calls for accountability from family members, community leaders and advocates.The incident occurred shortly after midnight on June 30 outside a gas s...

PRINCE GEORGE - A digital public-safety tool credited with helping police make more informed decisions during mental health and addiction-related calls is being expanded across northern British Columbia after producing significant results in Prince George.HealthIM, a digital assessment platform used by police officers ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Premier David Eby says a new deal between British Columbia and the federal government could bring up to $20 billion in federal funding for major infrastructure and economic development projects across the province.The announcement, made Thursday by Prime Minister Mark Carney, includes commitments to min...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on Lansdowne Road earlier this week, an event that prompted a significant police response and has raised concerns among residents in the area.According to police, frontline officers were called to the 3700-block of Lansdo...

Prince George - City Council is moving ahead with a system to improve services for those who need help, particularly in the downtown. Plus Four northern British Columbia First Nations have completed a landmark acquisition of the former Canfor Plateau Sawmill property in Vanderhoof, a move leaders say will create new op...

PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its future roster with the commitment of Oskar Dewar of Penticton, B.C., who will join the team for the 2026 season and beyond.Dewar arrives at UNBC after developing his game with Edge School for Athletes and Calgary West Football Club. The ver...

PRINCE GEORGE - What would compel a group of university students to pedal nearly 4,000 miles across a continent, through changing climates, mountain passes, and long stretches of highway, all the way from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska?For many of the riders making that journey this summer, the answer isn't simple....

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council is once again turning its attention to a long-discussed approach to better serve vulnerable residents, approving a resolution that revives the concept of a centralized "navigation hub" designed to connect people with the supports they need.The idea, which dates back ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is warning residents to secure their personal belongings while using communal change rooms after a series of thefts at local fitness facilities resulted in stolen valuables and, in some cases, stolen vehicles.Police say several recent incidents have targeted women's purses and bags le...

PRINCE GEORGE - One of Prince George's largest annual celebrations returns Wednesday as residents from across the region gather at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park for Canada Day in the Park 2026.Presented by Canadian Tire, the event is expected to attract approximately 20,000 people throughout the day. The celebration ru...

PRINCE GEORGE - A University of Northern British Columbia professor whose research and teaching have helped shape understanding of northern governance, Indigenous-state relations and Arctic politics has received one of Canada's highest honours recognizing contributions to the country's North.Political Science Professor...

PRINCE GEORGE - A major infrastructure project aimed at preventing future water service disruptions and extending the life of aging underground pipes is set to begin next week in Prince George's Southridge neighbourhood.The City of Prince George has announced that a section of deteriorating watermain beneath Southridge...

PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George technology company has captured the top prize at the 2026 Northern Angel Summit, earning a $100,000 angel investment after emerging victorious from a months-long competition designed to connect Northern B.C. entrepreneurs with investors and strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem.No...