Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

Surrey shares insights on crime fighting with mayor's task force

The minds behind the strategy that won Surrey a public safety award are finding themselves in demand.
Mt. Robson bird count goes this weekend

Mt. Robson bird count goes this weekend

Like the cars, the salmon and a lot of wildlife, birds use the Rocky Mountain pass alongside Mount Robson as the only viable travel route between B.C. and Alberta.
Last post sounds for P.G. Legion

Last post sounds for P.G. Legion

It was a bittersweet weekend for members and patrons of Branch No. 43 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The legion closed its Seventh Avenue doors Sunday, after a three days of music, dancing, memories and fun.

Geocaching workshop set for Sunday

Geocaching is like a live outdoorsy treasure hunt, but with an online presence as well. The Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum is holding an introductory course to geocaching that's suitable for the whole family Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bait car theft nets 60 days

A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for breaking into a bait car. Mathew Simon Jones was issued the sentence on a count of theft under $5,000 in Prince George provincial court on Thursday, two days after he was arrested.

Province stands firm against pipeline proposal

The provincial government took its strongest stand yet against the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline on Friday.

Trustees agree to draft bullying policy

After 18 months of listening to stories of students being bullied as a result of their perceived or actual sexual preferences, School District 57 trustees have decided to act.

Retail rumours run aground

There's plenty of movement happening on the Prince George retail scene, but not all of the rumours match the reality. Prince George will soon be home to Old Navy.
Chinese consul donates books

Chinese consul donates books

A donation of books to the Prince George Public Library marks the beginning of strong ties between the institution and the Chinese Consulate General.

Two arrested in string of thefts

Police believe a string of pickup truck and motorized equipment thefts reported this week have been committed by a "small organized group" and have arrested two men.