Tag Archives: Community

Weekend snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE - Drivers in the Williston area are being told to take caution this weekend, with a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 97- Pine Pass. Environment Canada says snowfall with total amou...
Feb 27, 2021

Cariboo D-man getting ready for WHL debut with Hitmen
PRINCE GEORGE - As the WHL's Alberta opening date nears, there will be some Northern BC and Yukon talent to watch for.Owen Palfreyman played for the Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA squad last season, getting ...
Feb 25, 2021

How PGMHA referees are staying active even without games
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been an unusual hockey season to say the least, both for hockey players and referees alike.As they say in sports, you can't have games without referees, but what happens to the re...
Feb 24, 2021

Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous, says head of Friendship Centres group
OTTAWA - The head of the National Association of Friendship Centres says Ottawa should have a cohesive COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan for Indigenous people, including in urban areas. Executive director...
Feb 24, 2021

Moose was more than just a Lacrosse guy
PRINCE GEORGE - The impact of Glen Moose Scott stretches far beyond just the lacrosse scene in the city.Moose was a fixture known across the community for many reasons, including even a stint on city ...
Feb 23, 2021

Soccer legend 2nd to be inducted into UNBC Wall of Honour
PRINCE GEORGE - The Timberwolves have announced their second induction into the Wall of Honour, a UNBC Soccer trailblazer Tofa Fakunle.Fakunle arrived at UNBC when the soccer program was just starting...
Feb 23, 2021

Lacrosse community mourning loss of 'Moose' Scott
PRINCE GEORGE - The lacrosse community in Prince George and in Northern BC is mourning the loss of one of the builders for the sport in our region.Glen 'Moose' Scott was not only a builder but also a ...
Feb 22, 2021

Wood innovations keep downtown Prince George buildings toasty during cold snap
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) say a recent cold snap proved just how effective wood can be to keep buildings warm, and energy-efficie...
Feb 20, 2021

SD57 Students band together to fight racism with new initiative
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a discussion that has been completely student-led. The SD57 District Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is leading the way on a new initiative against racism with a video expected to...
Feb 18, 2021

UNBC Assistant Prof using Twitter to recognize Black Canadian academics
PRINCE GEORGE - February is not just another month for Nathan Andrews.The Assistant Professor at the Department of Global & International Studies at UNBC is celebrating Black History Month over Tw...
Feb 17, 2021