â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Last spike driven 100 years ago

 

Monday marks a special anniversary in the development of Prince George.

It was exactly 100 years ago the last spike was driven for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway near Fort Fraser.

Here’s UNBC History Professor Dr. Jonathan Swainger.

Swainger says it also helped to establish a circuit of non-native settlements that helped define the future population of the region.

Photo courtesy UNBC

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

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

City of PG’s application to close Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment successful

The City of Prince George announced it's been successful in its application to close the encampment on Lower Patricia Boulevard (LPBE).

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Fort St James RCMP arrest wanted individual with community help

After several weeks of having an arrest warrant in place, the Fort St James RCMP arrested Darren A'huille, who was wanted for assault.

Kodiaks team up with CNC to create post-secondary opportunities for its players

CNC will provide tuition support for Kodiaks players, work with the club on joint recruitment campaigns, and offer practical learning experiences including kinesiology placements.

Canada Post negotiations on pause due to lack of federal mediators

The union, which represents about 55,000 postal workers, including 200 in the PG area was set to meet with the Crown corporation - the first time the two sides were set to formally talk after workers rejected Canada Post’s latest proposal.
- Advertisement -