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PG Legion planning fundraiser for incoming Ukrainian refugees

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Legion is planning a dinner to raise funds for potential Ukrainian refugees who may eventually call BC's Northern Capital home.The Legion is planning a dinner on Sund...

Mar 29, 2022

Mayor’s Black & White Arts Soirée returns for first time since COVID

PRINCE GEORGE - After a two year hiatus the Mayor's Black and White Arts Soire is coming back on May 14, 2022, at Theatre Northwest. The Community Arts Council of Prince George, the Prince George Symp...

Mar 29, 2022

Man jailed for pointing handgun at teens near Departure Bay Beach

NANAIMO - Four teens planning to film a TikTok video flipped the script by instead phoning police, resulting in an 18-month jail sentence against the accused.Darian Scott Rogers, 27, pleaded guilty to...

Mar 29, 2022

New EV technology and safety course brings mechanics up to speed

PRINCE GEORGE - A new course at the College of New Caledonia is bringing automotive technicians up to speed with the latest electric vehicle technology. The Electric Vehicle Technology and Safety Cour...

Mar 28, 2022

CN Centre teases big announcement

PRINCE GEORGE - A big announcement is being teased for this Wednesday.The CN Centre is inviting everyone to the Exhibition Park Atrium on Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. Complimentary hotdogs and ice c...

Mar 28, 2022

Woman attacked during attempted abduction in Lantzville

NANAIMO - A young woman fought off a stranger who assaulted her and then tried to force her into his vehicle on Dickinson Road.Nanaimo RCMP said the incident occurred on Thursday, March 24 at about 7 ...

Mar 25, 2022

Power restored to most of Robson Valley, Valemount thanks to biodiesel back-up generator, IPP's

MCBRIDE - Power to most BC Hydro customers in the Robson Valley and through the Valemount corridor has been restored after the McBride biodiesel backup generator, and several Independent Power Produce...

Mar 24, 2022

Thousands without power in Robson Valley, Valemount

UPDATED 8:40 PM March 23:MCBRIDE- BC Hydro says thousands will be without power overnight in the Robson Valley, Valemount, and in surrounding areas along that corridor.At 3:23 pm this afternoon, one o...

Mar 23, 2022

UNBC panel series on climate change and environment gets underway

PRINCE GEORGE - Students from the University of Northern BC are leading discussions this week on climate change and sustainability practices for BC, and more specifically Prince George.The panels are ...

Mar 23, 2022

Free rapid tests for adults 18+ now available at B.C. pharmacies

NANAIMO - Any adult in B.C. can now get a free rapid antigen COVID-19 test kit through community pharmacies. The provincial government said starting Wednesday, March 23 any B.C resident 18 years of ag...

Mar 23, 2022