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Wildfire service responding to human-caused fires, despite burn ban

Wildfire service responding to human-caused fires, despite burn ban

B.C. Wildfire Service staff have been called out to 28 human-caused fires in the Prince George Fire Centre area since April 1, despite a province-wide open burning ban.
Mr. PG to celebrate his 60th birthday this Friday

Mr. PG to celebrate his 60th birthday this Friday

'He has this great ability to bring people together even while we’re physically distancing'
Prince George's Crossroads Summer Street Festivals cancelled due to COVID-19

Prince George's Crossroads Summer Street Festivals cancelled due to COVID-19

All three scheduled days will be cancelled
PHOTOS: Prince George harnesses the force in self-isolation on Star Wars Day 2020

PHOTOS: Prince George harnesses the force in self-isolation on Star Wars Day 2020

COVID-19 didn’t stop local fans from celebrating the annual occasion
Conifex extends curtailment at Mackenzie sawmill

Conifex extends curtailment at Mackenzie sawmill

Conifex Timber has extended a curtailment at its Mackenzie sawmill for another four weeks.
Federal scientists predict high wildfire risk across Western Canada

Federal scientists predict high wildfire risk across Western Canada

Program to fund local business support services

Program to fund local business support services

The Northern Development Initiative Trust launched a one-year program on Monday to help local businesses throughout the north get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire rips through dental clinic

Fire rips through dental clinic

A downtown dental clinic suffered $400,000 damage in a fire on Monday evening. Prince George Fires Rescue crews were called to Wellness Dental at 1580 10th Ave. shortly before 7:30 p.m. and found heavy smoke and flame coming from the front.
Ottawa earmarks $252M to bolster food security

Ottawa earmarks $252M to bolster food security

Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll

Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll