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'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

The BC Wildfire Service says an "aggressive" fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday.

Jul 17, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.

Jul 17, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Citizen poll results: Should fireworks be banned in Prince George?

There were 1,708 votes cast when the poll was on the website from June 19 to July 17.

Jul 17, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Consume all media with critical eye

Critical thinking begins by asking who is paying for the media we are consuming and whether listening is making us better and more compassionate human beings.

Jul 17, 2023 3:50 AM Read more >

'The heart of us': Colleagues and family honour fallen B.C. firefighter Devyn Gale

The British Columbia Wildfire Service is paying tribute to the 19-year-old firefighter who died after being struck by a falling tree last week, calling her "the heart of us.

Jul 16, 2023 7:49 PM Read more >

Local rescue urges public to be patient with baby gulls at Parkwood Mall

Parkwood Mall has also put up signs to help protect the baby gulls

Jul 16, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

Canada sees 100,000 square kilometres burned this record-breaking wildfire season

OTTAWA — Canada's record-breaking wildfire season has now seen 100,000 square kilometres of land scorched as blazes continue to burn out of control across the entire country.

Jul 16, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

Two Prince George Fire Centre Area Restrictions rescinded

With the reduced fire activity there is no longer a need to restrict public access

Jul 16, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Construction underway for new Jumpstart Multisport Court

Prince George will soon have a new Multisport Court at Carrie Jane Grey Park

Jul 16, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Citizen poll results: Are you in favour of the proposed College Heights multi-family developments?

There were 1,624 votes cast when the poll was on the website from June 19 to July 15.

Jul 15, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >