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May is Melanoma Awareness Month

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

If you're getting outside to enjoy the spring weather during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another important health risk you need to be aware of: skin cancer. The City of Prince George joined 12 other B.C.
City expanding downtown energy system

City expanding downtown energy system

Work is expected to start on Friday on the expansion of the Downtown Renewable Energy System – news which came as a surprise to some businesses in the area.
Council approves changes to ensure representation at regional district

Council approves changes to ensure representation at regional district

City council approved changes on Monday that will see the city better represented at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George boardroom, according to two councillors.
Council approves change to secondary suite bylaw

Council approves change to secondary suite bylaw

In a brief meeting on Monday night, city council approved a change to the bylaw governing secondary suites. Previously the city restricted secondary suites to 40 per cent of the total floor area of the home, to a maximum of 90 square metres (968.
No new cases of COVID-19 in north, province looking to ease restrictions

No new cases of COVID-19 in north, province looking to ease restrictions

There were no new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region from Saturday to Monday, according to a joint statement released on Monday by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

Prince George sergeant remembers slain officer Stevenson

Stevenson's actions to disable shooter likely saved lives
Five Prince George-based non-profits receive first round of United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund

Five Prince George-based non-profits receive first round of United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund

Northern B.C. organizations combine for $128,000 to help most vulnerable
United Way of Northern B.C. disburses $128,000

United Way of Northern B.C. disburses $128,000

Some 25 non-profit agencies will get a share of $128,000 from the United Way of Northern B.C.
Prince George’s Julia Kreitz commits to college basketball in Kelowna

Prince George’s Julia Kreitz commits to college basketball in Kelowna

PGSS Polars’ guard combined for 83 points at provincials
City sees drop in value of building permits issued in March

City sees drop in value of building permits issued in March

The City of Prince George saw a 20 per cent drop in the value of building permits issued in March, compared to the previous two years, according to a report submitted to city council on Monday.