Listen Live
Listen Live

250News closing up shop after 12 years

After 12 years of operation, 250News is closing up shop at the end of the month.

The announcement was made on Friday on their website.

250’s final story will be posted on September 30.

Elaine Macdonald-Meisner and her late husband Ben started the operation as Opinion 250 back in 2005.

Unfortunately, Ben passed away in April of 2015.

“While Ben’s legend will live on he was a huge part of 250News and it just hasn’t been the same since his passing,” says Macdonald-Meisner.

“250News is a 24 hour/seven-day-a-week operation and requires an incredible amount of energy and time. Co-founding 250News with Ben in 2005 will always stand out as a key highlight of my life but the time has come for a change. After some intense soul-searching, this summer I have come to the conclusion the best option for me was to close 250News.”

250News became the first online, independent news service in Prince George and Northern BC.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 20th

WHL: Prince George Cougars  ?  Tri-City Americans  ?  (Saturday) Prince George Cougars  5  Seattle Thunderbirds  0  (Friday)

48 building permits issued in September

The City of Prince George had a strong September for building permit values.According to a report being presented to City Council at tomorrow's (Monday) meeting, the City issued 48 building permits last month, worth a combined $8.9 million. 

BMI Group acquires former Mackenzie Paper Mill

The BMI Group has acquired the former Mackenzie Paper Mill. The 885-acre property, which includes about 345,000 square feet of industrial buildings and direct rail access, will be re-established as Willmarck Mackenzie.

Spruce Kings come out on top in high scoring tilt with Clippers

967 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena were treated to a high-scoring affair last night (Saturday) as the Prince George Spruce Kings picked up a 7-5 win over the Nanaimo Clippers. 

Cougars score six in third period to stun Tri-City

The Prince George Cougars scored in bunches in a 9-3 win over the Tri-City Americans last night. (Saturday)The Cougars opened the game with a quick burst of three goals in the first six minutes of the game.
- Advertisement -