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No new cases of COVID-19 in northern B.C. Friday

No new cases of COVID-19 in northern B.C. Friday

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in northern B.C. on Friday. B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix issued a joint statement on Friday, rather than hold a live briefing.
No new test-positive confirmed COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, B.C. total now 1,853

No new test-positive confirmed COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, B.C. total now 1,853

Four more deaths recorded
Regional district increases pay for volunteer fire fighters

Regional district increases pay for volunteer fire fighters

Fire fighters at nine volunteer fire departments throughout the region received some additional financial support last week.
‘I’m really really excited’: Long-time scouting director says Prince George Cougars’ future is bright

‘I’m really really excited’: Long-time scouting director says Prince George Cougars’ future is bright

Bob Simmonds explains 2020 bantam draft strategy in gaining more star power
Budget changes not going before council on Monday

Budget changes not going before council on Monday

City council's regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday is more notable for what is not on the agenda than what is on it.
John Horgan announces the Tooth Fairy is an 'essential service' in B.C.

John Horgan announces the Tooth Fairy is an 'essential service' in B.C.

Prince George 2020 Celebrate Canada Day festival cancelled due to COVID-19

Prince George 2020 Celebrate Canada Day festival cancelled due to COVID-19

First time in almost 45 years the annual event gets axed
Spruce Kings Show Home, 50/50 draws pushed back a month

Spruce Kings Show Home, 50/50 draws pushed back a month

COVID-19 and the restrictions on local businesses in place due to the pandemic have pushed back the draw date for the Prince George Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery.
UPDATE: Highway 97 single-lane alternating near McLeese Lake after washout

UPDATE: Highway 97 single-lane alternating near McLeese Lake after washout

Roads south of Prince George washed out by local flooding
Flooding threatens Upper Mud River Road access

Flooding threatens Upper Mud River Road access

High water closes Hixon-Quesnel road, Highway 97 delays expected