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Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Spring making an early appearance in 2021
Alaska demands action on B.C. mining oversight

Alaska demands action on B.C. mining oversight

The United States government has approved US$3.6 million in spending to help Alaska pressure the B.C. government into reforming mining regulations they claim are lax and present an imminent threat to fish and habitat in transboundary watersheds.
Williams Lake's The Bed Project helps those in need of a bed to sleep on

Williams Lake's The Bed Project helps those in need of a bed to sleep on

A scene of a social worker going into a home to conduct a wellness check of a single mom has always stuck with Williams Lake resident Barb Charboneau, who is now collecting and delivering beds for the needy.
Five COVID deaths reported in northern B.C.

Five COVID deaths reported in northern B.C.

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix reported five more deaths linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Northern Health region, during an public update on Monday afternoon.
Housing demand continues to drive up lumber prices

Housing demand continues to drive up lumber prices

Anyone building a house or taking on a home renovation project knows the cold hard truth about lumber It’s expensive, with no signs the costs are going drop anytime soon.
Two more die during COVID-19 outbreak at Prince George's Jubilee Lodge, toll rises to 14

Two more die during COVID-19 outbreak at Prince George's Jubilee Lodge, toll rises to 14

Two people passed away at long-term care home as infections remain at 60
Average house price nearly $407,000 in Prince George last year

Average house price nearly $407,000 in Prince George last year

Single-family homes sold for $406,943 on average in Prince George over the course of 2020, according to year-end figures issued Monday by the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board. The amount represents a $35,500 or 9.
Wild ride in stolen truck earns nearly seven more months in jail

Wild ride in stolen truck earns nearly seven more months in jail

A Prince George man with a history of trying to evade police while behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle was sentenced Monday to just shy of seven more months in jail for committing the crime for a third time.
'It was awful, and after he coughed, he cried'

'It was awful, and after he coughed, he cried'

COVID continues to plague Jubilee Lodge patients and their families
B.C. reaches more than 1,000 deaths by COVID-19 while Northern Health surpasses 2,500 total cases

B.C. reaches more than 1,000 deaths by COVID-19 while Northern Health surpasses 2,500 total cases

Five people died from the virus in Northern Health, says Health Minister Adrian Dix