PRINCE GEORGE - Following City Council's move to improve downtown night patrols, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce (PGCC) has thrown its support behind this decision."We're really happy to see that the city is working together with bylaw, firefighters, and then working with the Prince George RCMP for these enh...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George RCMP has released a scam alert, this time known as the "Grandparent Scam."This scam typically targets senior citizens, who receive calls from someone stating they are the person's grandson, son or nephew, and that they were in a motor vehicle accident. They go on to say that ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP recently arrested a repeat, violent offender.The arrest occurred on May 3 after the RCMP's Street Crew Unit executed a search warrant at a home on the 300-block of Nicholson Street after they located a stolen vehicle at the property.Inside the home, RCMP found two firearms and ammunit...

PRINCE GEORGE- On Sunday, May 12, the Prince George Road Runners Club will be hosting their 5 kilometer Mother's Day run through the L'heidli Tenneh Memorial Park.The annual run is open to everyone and will feature a free 1 kilometre fun run for kids. Members of the club can attend for free while all non-members can re...

PRINCE GEORGE-Beginning May 13, a portion of 7th Avenue will be closed to traffic for a month as crews from the city work on the watermain.The workzone will be between Alward Street and Mcbride Crescent, plus a section of Laurier Crescent between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue.The project will increase low fire hydrant flow...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City's Bylaws, the Fire Department and the RCMP will be stepping up patrols in light of the fires that are occurring in the downtown core."From January 1st to April 16th of this year between bylaw services and the Prince George Fire Rescue, we responded to nearly 200 different burning complaint...

PRINCE GEORGE - For 18 years, the Prince George Telus Ambassadors have been hard at work every week sewing and handcrafting baby care packages for mothers in need. This group of volunteers gathers every Tuesday for various programs, with the baby bags being one of its main focuses."It's been very rewarding to see ...

PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Airport Authority is advising residents that YXS will be conducting Tidewater's Emergency Response training at their facility. The exercises began on Tuesday, May 7, and will go till Wednesday, May 8. During the exercises, you may notice black smoke coming from that direction and while a...

PRINCE GEORGE-Mother's Day takes place on Sunday, May 12 and in honour of all mother's the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum will be hosting a Sliders and Ciders dinner. From 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., enjoy ciders from local craft cidery Cold Front Cider. Alternatively, indulge in savory sliders and some spring ins...

PRINCE GEORGE- The First Nation Health Authority (FNHA) is improving rural healthcare with the addition of two new ultrasound machines being added to Kwadacha and Tsay Keh Dene. The new ultrasounds are from request by doctors working in the region who say the new machines will improve patient outcomes. "The commun...

PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved moving forward with the alternate approval process in terms of borrowing $22 million to make upgrades to the Aquatic Centre.The work includes replacement of the building envelope, roof system, doors, major entry soffits, tiling in the entrance and change rooms and more."I do ha...

PRINCE GEORGE-Are you prepared for disaster? Everyone has a role to play during an emergency and Emergency Preparedness week is a time for you to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community from harm.Public Safety Canada has provided a list of tips on how to properly use technology during...

PRINCE GEORGE - Aurora Wolves Rugby Union held an ID Camp on Sunday. The Wolves are the newest affiliate club in BC Rugby established in January of 2024 an opportunity for kids to have the sport closer to home. Rather than traveling to cities like Kamloops, they have Prince George, a hub of Northern BC.The club's goal ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Canada's second largest airline, WestJet is increasing service from Prince George to Calgary and Vancouver as a part of their summer schedule. WestJet has upgraded the aircraft for their Calgary flight to a Boeing 737 from the regular De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400), effectively doubling the number of pa...

PRINCE GEORGE- On Tuesday, May 7, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. researchers at the University of British Columbia will be holding a dialogue session at the House of Ancestors to discus Pacific Salmon.The goal of the discussion is to provide insight to future government policy and actions to restore the population of one B.C.'s ...

PRINCE GEORGE- Are you a little batty? Then this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you as the BC Community Bat Program is calling on volunteers to take part in the annual BC Bat Count.Bats are key predators to many night-flying insects including mosquitos, and black flys. They are an essentials component to B.C.'s e...

PRINCE GEORGE - Ensuring your home is FireSmart protects your property and significantly contributes to safeguarding your entire neighbourhood. It's a small step that can make a big difference in our community's resilience against wildfires. According to BC FireSmart, we are responsible for making our properties fire-s...

PRINCE GEORGE-Meet Moby a 12-year-old senior kitty looking to find himself a cozy retirement home. Moby is quite the movie star who loves to soak up attention from everyone including other cat, kids, and even dogs. "He's never been outside. So, his entire life, since he was a wee little kitten, he's been an indoor...

PRINCE GEORGE- Around 100 people gathered at the Red Dress monument on Highway 16 and Ferry Avenue. Celebrating May 5th. The National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit PeopleThe Red Dress Society first started gathering in 2016. Since then the ceremony has grown every ye...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is in position to acquire a Structure Protection Unit (SPU) thanks to a donation from Miracle Theatre. "The hopes of Miracle Theatre and the Community Foundation are to both jumpstart and augment the City's plan to obtain its first fully equipped Structural Protection Unit...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Soccer Association (PGSA) held its annual Icebreaker tournament today, which is focused on letting interested community members hit the field with some teams to see if they're interesting in joining the league."We do it every year, and it's basically a way to get people out to sta...

PRINCE GEORGE - The tenth annual Northern Fancon is taking place at the CN Centre this weekend, and this year's iteration is once again delivering on the fandom celebration many have come to expect. Running from May 3 to 5, this year's iteration of the convention brought thousands of fans, merchandise and art relating ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Overnight patrols may be increasing in downtown Prince George. In a report to Prince George Council on Monday (May 6), Eric Depenau - the city's acting director of administrative services - writes the increase in burning complaints and fires in the downtown core have become a significant issue. "Du...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks Red U16 Girls Volleyball team is looking to repeat as provincial champions, as the team is currently battling some of the province's best teams in Abbotsford. While there are 75 girls teams, the Kodiaks are in Division 1 where they are competing against 16 other teams. While th...

PRINCE GEORGE - Seth Johnson wasn't always into Archery.He actually grew up doing motocross sports. It wasn't until his dad suggested the sport that Seth really got into it.Off the bat, he was a natural. His dad being a former archer himself saw the talent in his son. And with days of training at the outdoor range and ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Symphony Orchestra's (PGSO) final performance of the 2023-34 season is coming up on May 5, which is also National Red Dress Day. To honour the day and everything it represents, the PGSO is dedicating its performance to the victims of the Highway of Tears."For the Prince George Sym...

PRINCE GEORGE - In a galaxy far, far away, Captain Rex the clone trooper, a Jedi and Imperial Officer and a Jawa descended on a little-known place known as Nicholas' room at the University Hospital of Northern BC. A day before May the 4th. "Mostly just seeing all the characters is really cool and stuff." Of c...

PRINCE GEORGE - Cyclists from around the region - even from Vancouver Island - converged on Quinson Elementary School where the students were decked out with signs and yellow pom-poms to welcome the Tour de North. And the Tour de North has an interesting history. "It all started with a law enforcement officer from...