Prince George

Bears are out already
PRINCE GEORGE - It's only March and already there have been bear sightings in the city, such as in Cottonwood Island Park. "It's at that time of year, right? Things are warming up. Bears are coming out of hibernation," explains Sgt. Eamon McArthur. "I mean, in Cottonwood Park here. So it's not unheard of...
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Spring cleanup
Residents encouraged to participate in annual Spring Clean Up event
PRINCE GEORGE - The annual spring cleanup event in Prince George will take place on Sunday, April 21 and the City of Prince George is encouraging you to participate.The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day and gloves and garbage bags will be provided along with a limited number of sharps containers upon reque...
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Entertainment
Miracle Theatre extends A Comedy of Tenors!
PRINCE GEORGE - Miracle Theatre has extended its run of its new production A Comedy of Tenors!Designer/Director Ted Price says the audience response to Comedy of Tenors "has been exceptional, very enthusiastic and effusive."The entire proceeds from this play are being used to gift Prince George a Structure Pr...
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Intersect School Program
Unsafe streets causes school program to be paused
PRINCE GEORGE - Students of the Intersect School Program were in for disappointment when they learned the program would be pausing for the 2024-25 school year. The School District 57's Alternate Community Programs sent a letter to families involved in the program explaining students won't be able to attend school next ...
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Prince George

Council Committee set to look at unfunded capital projects
PRINCE GEORGE - The City has identified millions of dollars in capital projects that need to be done this fiscal year. There are two envelopes within the capital budget: funded and unfunded. The funded list is that which Administration has identified as pretty much necessary, while the unfunded list cites things that, ...
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townhall & book launch
LGBTQ2SA+ Elder Abuse Awareness townhall being held on Thursday
PRINCE GEORGE - On Thursday, a townhall and book launch is being held in Prince George to highlight the recent research on LGBTQ2SA+ elder abuse done by doctors Gloria Gutman, Claire Robson and Jen Marchbank from Simon Fraser University, and will provide a chance to hear from seniors who have shared their stories.You w...
Mar 27, 2024
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Prince George Cougars
Tickets almost sold out for PG Cougars playoff games
PRINCE GEORGE-Hundreds of hockey fans partied at the CN Centre last night at the Prince George Cougars annual playoff BBQ.It was the perfect time for fans to meet the players and get various items signed. The night also included tours of the dressing room, "Fanboni" rides around the CN Centre, and free food. ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Business
First phase of new commercial development nearing completion
PRINCE GEORGE - The first phase of Prince George's newest commercial hub is nearing completion. Caribou Crossing is located at the intersection of Highway 97 and Boundary Road. Developers Troika Management Corp says it's a prime location with an ability to attract a diverse audience due to steady highway and airport tr...
Mar 27, 2024
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To Your Health
Prince George under an air quality advisory due to dust
PRINCE GEORGE- The dry weather and leftover traction gravel from winter has put Prince George under a dust advisory. The high concentration of particulates can affect everyone's respiratory system but it's of particular concern for people with chronic health conditions such as asthma.As we wait for a rainy day to clear...
Mar 27, 2024
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Crime
Lower mainland gangs causing increased crime in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Since the New Year began Prince George has seen no shortage of crime, as in that time span there has been four homicides, an armed carjacking, an armed robbery, and more. Well known criminologist Robert Gordon, a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University, says lower mainland gangs are playing a big ...
Mar 27, 2024
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dp todd
No commitment from Ministry of Education on D.P. Todd expansion
PRINCE GEORGE - In September of 2023, Prince George city council had a meeting with Minister of Education Rachna Singh at the Union of BC Municipalities Conference in Vancouver to discuss priorities for Prince George and School District 57, including the expansion of D.P. Todd Secondary, and the Minister recently wrote...
Mar 26, 2024
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PG Cougars
Six Cougars make first and second All-Star teams
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Cougars have received more accolades from the WHL as defence Hudson Thorton, forward Zac Funk, and forward Riley Heidt are on the line up for the first B.C. division All-Star Team. Additionally, goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen, defence Viliam Kmec, and forward Terik Parascak are on the s...
Mar 26, 2024
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PG City Council wants a sit down with Housing Minister
PRINCE GEORGE - The City will make a special visit to Victoria to meet with provincial ministers, specifically Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.Recently, the Province introduced the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act, which restricts where short-term rentals, such as AirBnb's, can happen.But there is an "opt-out"...
Mar 26, 2024
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Furever Friends
Meet Mocha: the magnificent mare of your dreams
PRINCE GEORGE- Mocha is a 12 year old quarter-horse mix who's currently staying at the PG animal rescue until she gets adopted. Mocha is a gentle friendly horse with personality to spare."Adults might spook her more, but small children, she just gravitates to and loves them," says Nicola Redpath, owner and op...
Mar 26, 2024
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Motorcycle Fatal
RCMP urges motorists to stay alert following deadly weekend crash
PRINCE GEORGE - An unfortunate accident took place over the weekend near Tete Jaune Cache, involving a motorcycle that resulted in one person's death and another's injury. The Valemount RCMP responded to the incident and temporarily closed the highway to investigate the crash. As temperatures rise, all motorists must r...
Mar 25, 2024
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BCHL
Vipers complete weekend sweep of hometown Spruce Kings
PRINCE GEORGE -- The Vernon Vipers completed a weekend sweep of the Prince George Spruce Kings with a 3-1 victory on Saturday (March 23) in B.C. Hockey League action at Kopar Memorial Arena.Kilian McGregor-Bennett scored the lone goal for the Spruce Kings (15-34-3-0) in support of netminder Charlie Zolin, who stopped 2...
Mar 24, 2024
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Western Conference champions
Cougars claim Western Conference crown, will play Chiefs in Round 1 of WHL post-season
PRINCE GEORGE -- The Prince George Cougars are Western Conference champions.Riley Heidt notched three goals for the Cats in a 5-2 win over the visiting Kamloops Blazers on Saturday (March 24) at CN Centre, the victory securing the No. 1 seed and a matchup against the No. 8 Spokane Chiefs in Round 1. Game 1 of the best-...
Mar 24, 2024
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Seniors' Wellness
With Senior population growing, need for seniors' care rises.
PRINCE GEORGE - The Wellness North and Business Expo took place earlier today at the Prince George Civic Centre, and one focus across several booths was supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of seniors. Given that 16.2% of Prince George's population are seniors, per Statistics Canada most recent data, and that o...
Mar 24, 2024
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UNBC Bottle Drive
Bottles for a cause: UNBC Timberwolves raising funds for community member with life changing diagnosis
PRINCE GEORGE - As part of its annual MVP of the Month campaign, the UNBC Timberwolves are hard at work this afternoon and will be out on the streets again tomorrow to raise funds for Grace Calhoun.Calhoun is a mother of five and a very active member of the community and 4H, but a recent life-changing diagnosis has lim...
Mar 23, 2024
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SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Prince George not exempt from incoming short-term rental rules
PRINCE GEORGE -- The City of Prince George's request for an exemption from short-term rental rules soon to be in place in B.C. has been quashed.Most communities in the province with a population of more than 10,000 will have a principal residence requirement as of May 1 that will limit short-term rentals -- such as tho...
Mar 23, 2024
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WHL
Hometown Cougars can clinch Western Conference title with victory over last-place Blazers
KAMLOOPS -- The Prince George Cougars can claim the Western Conference title with a victory over the Kamloops Blazers in WHL action on Saturday (March 23) at CN Centre.Game time is 6 p.m.The Cats thumped the Blazers 9-2 on Friday (March 22) in Kamloops, with 13 Cougars reaching the scoresheet in what was the penultimat...
Mar 23, 2024
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BCHL
Vipers blank Spruce Kings in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE -- The Vernon Vipers scored 56 seconds into the first period and held on for a 1-0 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in B.C. Hockey League action on Friday (March 22) at Kopar Memorial Arena.Adam Csabi scored in support of Vernon (31-19-1-0) goaltender Ethan David, who stopped 34 saves to pick u...
Mar 23, 2024
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Housing Crisis
Vanderhoof receiving more affordable housing units
VANDERHOOF - The provincial government continues to announce more affordable housing projects, with 584 additional affordable homes on the way for renters in interior and Northern BC. Among these homes, 28 will be built in Vanderhoof for families, seniors, and people living with disabilities."Through our Homes for...
Mar 23, 2024
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Indigenous news
Assembly of First Nations congratulates City of Quesnel and Lhtako Dene Nation for stamping down residential school denial
NORTHERN B.C.-The B.C. Assembly of First Nations is applauding Quesnel city council for unanimously denouncing a book handed out by the Quesnel mayor's wife that denies residential schools were a key aspect in the genocide enacted upon Indigenous people."Residential schools killed thousands of Indigenous children,...
Mar 22, 2024
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Northern Ice Sports launch new programming to help keep young hockey players local
PRINCE GEORGE -It's something that happens too often. Talented hockey players leave Northern BC at a young age to find better development opportunities. Well Northern Ice Sports is looking to change that, announcing its new 'Program of Excellence' for kids to stay in town and get the proper training needed to take the ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Arts and Culture
Free workshop focusing on writing and mental health coming to Omineca Arts Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Erin J. Bauman, also known as the Panoptical Poet, is the Omineca Arts Centre Artist in Residence for March, and tomorrow she will be holding a free workshop named "Journaling for Mental Health." "We use journaling along with some pranayama and meditation techniques and tapping to kind of...
Mar 22, 2024
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North hit especially hard on April 1st
PRINCE GEORGE - On April 1st, watch the price at the pump jump. That's because the government of BC will be adding to the carbon tax. And for northern BC, where everything comes to the region via something that requires fuel, it's costly. "Folks are going to see the cost of just about everything going up on April ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Crime
RCMP attempt to locate black pickup after a firearms seizure
PRINCE GEORGE- On March 18, B.C. Highway Patrol officers near Prince George attempted to stop a speeding Dodge Ram truck with unknown Alberta licence plate, on Hwy 16 near the Cluculz Lake area. However the truck sped offPolice soon received reports that a similar black Dodge Ram with a rental Alberta licence plate of ...
Mar 22, 2024
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