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Student confirmed as close contact 11 days after COVID school exposure

Student confirmed as close contact 11 days after COVID school exposure

A man whose 10-year-old daughter came into close contact with another person at their Prince George school who later tested positive for COVID-19 is wondering why it took 11 days to receive that confirmation from the public health authority.
COVID-19 claims two more lives in northern B.C.

COVID-19 claims two more lives in northern B.C.

The COVID-19 pandemic claimed two more lives in the Northern Health region over the weekend, according to data released by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. The region's death toll from the pandemic rose to 87 on Monday, up from 85 on Friday.
Prince George Humane Society to launch Valentine’s Day mystery box fundraiser

Prince George Humane Society to launch Valentine’s Day mystery box fundraiser

Boxes are filled with surprises from local businesses throughout the city
Family needs help after daughter dies in accident

Family needs help after daughter dies in accident

On Jan. 28, just one week after her 21st birthday, Lexi Augustson was in a terrible accident. After 45 minutes of effort, paramedics and doctors at University Hospital of Northern B.C.
City welcoming grant applications

City welcoming grant applications

Local groups can now apply for help from the City to get their projects and events up and running.
Prince George's Cedars Christian School warned for second COVID-19 exposure event

Prince George's Cedars Christian School warned for second COVID-19 exposure event

Northern Health cites Feb. 1 as the date
Northern Health declares outbreak at Dawson Creek hospital with nine COVID-19 cases

Northern Health declares outbreak at Dawson Creek hospital with nine COVID-19 cases

Enhanced control measures in place
Census workers wanted for northern B.C.

Census workers wanted for northern B.C.

Statistics Canada is looking for people gather census information in northern B.C. this May.
UPDATE: Two COVID-19 deaths recorded in Northern Health as B.C. surpasses 70,000 cases

UPDATE: Two COVID-19 deaths recorded in Northern Health as B.C. surpasses 70,000 cases

Northern Health also reported 131 new infections since Friday (Feb. 5)
Prince George woman honoured for organizing COVID-safe regional event for world track and field challenge

Prince George woman honoured for organizing COVID-safe regional event for world track and field challenge

BC Athletics names Elena Thomas an outstanding administrator