Tag Archives: Community

New seed library coming to the library
PRINCE GEORGE - Food security and growing your own food have been top of mind for many for the past several years, with wildfires and flooding causing severe food shortages locally. But the local Mast...
Feb 18, 2022

Olympian Meryeta O'Dine returns to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist Meryeta O'Dine arrived back in Prince George Tuesday afternoon to large crowd of local supporters who gathered at the Prince George Airport.As soon as ...
Feb 15, 2022

COVID long-hauler support group sharing experiences for research
PRINCE GEORGE - Every Monday afternoon, the three members of the COVID long hauler group at the PG Hospice Palliative Care Society connect.The trio engages in discussions to support each other, to sha...
Feb 14, 2022

Online ICBC insurance renewal option announced, license plate decals to be eliminated
VICTORIA - A pair of notable changes are on the horizon for motorists in the province, including an online renewal option for personal ICBC auto insurance policies.Public safety minister and solicitor...
Feb 14, 2022

Ottawa mayor pushes to shrink convoy footprint, as feds eye action
Ottawa's mayor has set a deadline of noon today for truckers encamped in the capital's core to move out of residential streets in a bid to pare down the size of the protest's footprint. Mayor Jim Wats...
Feb 14, 2022

Former SD57 student named finalist for prestigious scholarship
PRINCE GEORGE - It's certainly not every day you hear of a former Prince George student attending Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.Katherine Li, a DP Todd Secondary Alumni is just a few month...
Feb 11, 2022

New destination park coming?
PRINCE GEORGE - The rotary clubs in Prince George have a reputation for building parks and they're at it again. This time, they have set their sights on a new destination park. Early designs have a sp...
Feb 10, 2022

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data
Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...
Feb 09, 2022

'It's a real crisis': Vet shortage putting pressure on local ranchers
PRINCE GEORGE - Since the pandemic started, it seems everyone knows someone who has gotten a dog or a cat, putting a massive strain on already stretched veterinarians, although the problems don't end ...
Feb 07, 2022

Provincial and federal governments pitch in to help B.C. farmers devastated by flooding
VICTORIA - Up to $228 million in federal-provincial government funds will be available to farmers who sustained extraordinary damages during November's devastating floods.The Canada-BC Flood Recovery ...
Feb 07, 2022