PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A small robot named Misty has been spending part of the summer encouraging children with simple words of praise."Great job!"The phrase may sound ordinary, but for researchers at the University of Northern British Columbia, it represents an important step in understanding how robots could...

Prince George - Five researchers at the University of Northern British Columbia have been awarded just under $1 million from the federal government for projects that involve making outdoor recreation more accessible, examining the history of nutrition science in Iraq, and aiding Indigenous-led environmental oversight i...

PRINCE GEORGE - Painting crews are nearly done with the first veterans crosswalk in Prince George.The red-and-white crosswalk is being installed on Ospika Boulevard, near the main entrance to the CN Centre. The project comes from a partnership between the city and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43.Legion president Ke...

Residents and travelers heading through British Columbia's South Cariboo this long weekend are being urged to stay informed, prepare for changing conditions, and consider postponing non-essential travel as wildfire activity continues to impact the region.The warning comes as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD)...

PRINCE GEORGE - What do wine and bears have in common? In Prince George, quite a lot.At Northern Lights Estate Winery, thousands of pounds of donated apples are transformed into Ursa, a wine affectionately known as "the wine that saves the bears." The annual apple collection program has grown into a community...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a woman who has not been seen for nearly two weeks.Police say 24-year-old Jasmine Robyn Zavaglia was last seen on the 1600-block of Queensway on July 18 and has not been heard from since.Zavaglia is five-foot-seven and weighs approxima...

PRINCE GEORGE - After a four-year hiatus, one of the country's premier fastball events is returning to Prince George this weekend, with organizers expecting thousands of visitors, top-level competition and a major economic boost for the city.The Canadian Native Fastball Championship will take over Carrie Jane Gray Park...

PRINCE GEORGE - For the young players on the Prince George Posse, this summer was supposed to end with a shot at a banner in Kin 1, the same arena where local teams have celebrated provincial championships for years.Instead, the players learned they won't be allowed to play at all.The Posse learned they are not allowed...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is reminding motorists to make safety their top priority as residents prepare to hit the road for the B.C. Day long weekend.Police say the holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the summer, bringing increased traffic volumes to highways throughout northe...

PRINCE GEORGE - Travellers in Prince George are being urged to keep a close eye on their upcoming flight bookings as a potential labour disruption at WestJet looms ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend.More than 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have issued a 72-h...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's Crime Severity Index continues to trend downward, according to the latest data released by Statistics Canada, but what that decline means in practical terms remains a topic of debate among police and local business owners.The latest figures show Prince George's overall Crime Severity Ind...

PRINCE GEORGE - The debate over how Prince George funds emergency management services is back in the spotlight, even as the city's Emergency Operations Centre sits relatively quiet following a brief activation related to wildfire evacuations from the Cariboo.The Emergency Operations Centre, located behind the Kin Centr...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George-Valemount Conservative MLA Rosalyn Bird says she will not step aside to allow Conservative Party of B.C. Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run in a by-election.Bird confirmed she was approached by Findlay in recent weeks about the possibility of vacating her seat. Findlay became leader of the ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents will temporarily lose access to the Canfor Leisure Pool next month as the facility undergoes its annual maintenance shutdown.The City of Prince George has announced the pool will close from August 17 to September 6 for scheduled cleaning, inspections, and repairs. The facility is...

PRINCE GEORGE - The latest Crime Severity Index (CSI) figures from Statistics Canada show crime levels in Prince George continue to drop, a trend local RCMP say reflects the impact of increased policing efforts and community partnerships.According to data released last week, Prince George's overall CSI score fell from ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.As part of the detachment's weekly Wanted Wednesday campaign, police are highlighting 27-year-old Mranda May Dumont. Investigators say Dumont is wanted on one endorsed and one unendorsed warra...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George remains prepared to welcome wildfire evacuees from British Columbia's Interior, but despite ongoing evacuation orders connected to the Pear Lake wildfire near 70 Mile House, officials say no displaced residents have arrived at the city's reception centre so far.The City of Prince George ac...

VANDERHOOF - Residents in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre will once again be permitted to conduct larger open burns beginning later this week.The BC Wildfire Service says the prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be rescinded in the Stuart Nechako Forest District, which includes the Vanderhoof...

PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George city councillor is calling for a province-wide public inquiry into wildfire mitigation, arguing that increasingly severe fire seasons and growing threats to communities demand stronger action from government.Councillor Brian Skakun raised the issue in a recent Facebook post, saying Briti...

PRINCE GEORGE - The permanent closure of Canfor's Northwood pulp mill is being described as another major blow to Prince George's forestry sector, with local and federal politicians now calling on governments to address the underlying challenges facing the industry.Canfor Corporation announced earlier this month that i...

Conservation officers across British Columbia handed out thousands of dollars in fines over the weekend after discovering numerous illegal campfires, even as wildfire crews continue battling blazes threatening communities in the province's Interior.The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says officers issued 19 violation...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP say a drug investigation has led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, firearms and cash following the execution of a search warrant at a local business.In the early morning hours of July 24, frontline officers carried out a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at ...

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - For many northern residents, disruptions to the supply chain are becoming an increasingly familiar reality. Whether caused by wildfires, floods, washouts, or severe winter weather, transportation interruptions have repeatedly tested the resilience of communities that rely on a limited number of hi...

PRINCE GEORGE - From hate speech and disinformation to cyber harassment and online polarization, the challenges facing communities today often originate far beyond municipal boundaries. Yet advocates say local governments remain uniquely positioned to help prevent the social divisions that can grow into larger threats....

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport Authority says a temporary checked baggage screening unit is now up and running at Prince George Airport, helping reduce delays for travellers while repairs continue on the airport's primary screening equipment.The temporary screening area has been set up in the International A...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George has activated its Emergency Social Services (ESS) Reception Centre to support residents displaced by the Pear Lake wildfire in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.According to the City, evacuees from the 70 Mile House area are expected to begin arriving in Prince George on Mo...

Prince George - BC Hydro says customers may be experiencing flickering lights, power interruptions, and fluctuations in power due to wildfire activity near Clinton. Plus the lot where the Crossroads Brewing location burned down last September in downtown Prince George, is now for sale. And construction on the new inter...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents endured some of the smokiest conditions of the wildfire season over the weekend as thick smoke from fires burning in the Cariboo and Chilcotin regions drifted into the city, prompting an air quality warning and raising concerns about health impacts.According to Gail Roth, a senio...