Tag Archives: Community

United Way creates new fund for wildfire-impacted
PRINCE GEORGE - United Way of Northern BC is thrilled to announce the generous donation of $70,000 from Coastal GasLink and TC Energy to support in the recovery of both evacuated communities and those...
Jun 15, 2023

Smoke from Williston Lake blankets city
PRINCE GEORGE - A heavy layer of smoke hang in the air today due to wildfires in the region. "Well, we're seeing winds from the north, and that's bringing smoke down from the wildfires that are burnin...
Jun 14, 2023

Rescued magpie becomes big hit at Exploration Place
FantPRINCE GEORGE - There's a lot of chatter at the Exploration Place about a very special bird.Loki, the eight-year-old black-billed magpie has become a fan favourite just months into his tenure next...
Jun 13, 2023

Madison Scott community vigil draws thousands
VANDERHOOF - Thousands poured into the field at Nechako Valley Secondary School to remember Madison Scott, and share stories.A trio of speakers including Vanderhoof Mayor Kevin Moutray, Scott family f...
Jun 04, 2023

Local firefighters bid goodbye to an old friend
PRINCE GEORGE - After six decades in service, the old fire hall on the corner of 7th and Dominion St. has been almost fully demolished.Mike Dornbierer who started working in the building in 1964 said ...
Jun 01, 2023

Fork in the Road surging into food truck success
PRINCE GEORGE - In just their second season, the food truck next to the Pineview store is surging in popularity.'Fork in the Road' was created after a passion turned into a business by chef Andy Tassi...
May 26, 2023

New YMCA Ignite program launched in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern BC residents near and far from a YMCA location will have access to a new and improved program geared towards youth.YMCA BC and the YMCA of Greater Toronto partnered to announc...
May 17, 2023

Emergency Access Road planned for Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George City Council has approved a new fire-service road to be constructed at the encampment on Lower Patricia Blvd. In a statement from City Hall, an official clarified:The...
May 12, 2023

Trinity United Church to hold Sunday services downtown, following fire at 5th Avenue location
PRINCE GEORGE -The Trinity United Church on 5th Avenue escaped Tuesday evening's blaze structurally intact, but far from unscathed. Emergency crews made quick work of a fire which seems to have starte...
May 11, 2023

Meals on Wheels Prince George offers 'Adopt-A-Senior' donation program
Right now in Prince George, at least 13 senior citizens don't have enough to eat, and It's the mission of the 'Meals on Wheels' non-profit to do whatever they can to stop those in need from going hung...
May 09, 2023