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New COVID cases hit record high

New COVID cases hit record high

A one-day record 1,013 new cases of COVID-19 were reported for British Columbia on Wednesday. The previous high was 996 on March 25 and, before that, 948 on Nov. 14.
'Boost and bust' yields 20 arrests at Pine Centre

'Boost and bust' yields 20 arrests at Pine Centre

Prince George RCMP's downtown safety unit arrested 20 people over five days last week during a crackdown at Pine Centre Mall.
Prince George, province planning 50 additional safe and supportive homes for First Avenue

Prince George, province planning 50 additional safe and supportive homes for First Avenue

Modular construction would be used to create 50 more units for people experiencing homelessness
Prince George city council says parkade cost overrun investigation to be concluded in April

Prince George city council says parkade cost overrun investigation to be concluded in April

City council has released a statement regarding the $34 million project
Initiative to curb shoplifting leads to 20 arrests in one week by Prince George RCMP

Initiative to curb shoplifting leads to 20 arrests in one week by Prince George RCMP

Charges included theft under $5,000, assault of a police officer
First Avenue housing project advanced a step

First Avenue housing project advanced a step

A development permit for construction of a long-awaited 50-unit supported housing complex at 855 First Ave. has been submitted to the City, the provincial government said Wednesday. Currently the home of NR Motors, the 1.7-hectare (4.
‘It’s been challenging’: Prince George allowing restaurants to open temporary street patios

‘It’s been challenging’: Prince George allowing restaurants to open temporary street patios

Local restaurants pivoting towards outdoor dining under new orders
East coast dreams coming ashore for Prince George’s Sophie O’Rourke

East coast dreams coming ashore for Prince George’s Sophie O’Rourke

Volleyball player signs with Memorial University in Newfoundland
City waiving fees for restaurants to open temporary street patios

City waiving fees for restaurants to open temporary street patios

The City is giving a break to local restaurants, cafes and pubs that want to set up patios on Prince George streets during the three-week ban on indoor dining.
Trial dates set for Ed John on historic sex charges

Trial dates set for Ed John on historic sex charges

A trial expected to last five days for Indigenous leader Ed John on sex-related charges dating back more than 45 years will begin on Oct. 4, the B.C. Prosecution Service has confirmed. It will be held before a jury in B.C.