Catherine Garrett

Catherine is an anchor and reporter in the MyPGNow newsroom. Born in Ontario, raised on Haida Gwaii, she now is living in Prince George. She obtained a diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism at BCIT. You can find her on Twitter @Cath_Garrett

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Provincial death toll surpasses 1,600 as B.C. reports 722 new COVID-19 cases

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B.C. health officials say the province has reported 722 new cases of COVID-19, including 26 in Northern Health. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the overall case...

Eight arrested in Pioneer Street drug bust: Prince George RCMP

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Eight people were arrested last week as a result of a drug trafficking investigation that turned up suspected meth, fentanyl, and illicit prescription drugs as well as other associated...

Fisher habitat at risk of decline near Prince George: B.C. forestry watchdog

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An investigation of a complaint by a trapper has found that habitat for the fisher - a fur-bearing mammal that is a species at risk in B.C. - is...

Pedestrian hit on Victoria street

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One person is in hospital with unknown injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Prince George. RCMP confirm the incident happened at about 10:15 am on the 1600...

Prince George residents asked to consider commuting by bike this month

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A local organization is encouraging Prince George residents to break out the bicycles this month. The tenth annual GoByBike week is coming up, a provincially run campaign to promote the benefits...

COVID-19 cases continue at Site C

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A pair of COVID-19 cases have been reported among Site C contractor workers, as an ongoing outbreak has totalled 38 infections. One of the two is a result of community...

First case of AstraZeneca-related blood clot in B.C.

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B.C. has recorded its first case of a vaccine-induced blood clot after a patient received a dose of AstraZeneca. Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry says a woman in her...

Children’s book celebrates Lheidli T’enneh History

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A new book in the Huble Homestead children’s history book series is paying tribute to Lheidli T'enneh history. Ceepee and the Fish Camp follows a young Lheidli girl and her...

Library to host tenant rights workshop

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Renters in Prince George will have the chance to learn about tenant rights tomorrow (Friday). The Prince George Public Library...

Board of Directors selected for upcoming Summer Games

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Prince George’s Nomination Committee for the 2022 BC Summer Games has officially appointed the Games’ Board of Directors. Renee McCloskey...

Williams Lake RCMP appeal to public for aid in 13-year-long unsolved murder

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story by Darin Bain, My Cariboo Now  The Williams Lake First Nation and Williams Lake RCMP are still looking...

COVID-19 cases in Prince George slowing down

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COVID-19 cases in the Prince George area have fallen significantly. According to the latest data from the B.C. Centre for...

B.C. reports 572 cases of COVID-19, RCMP roadchecks to start tomorrow

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COVID-19 cases in British Columbia are trending downward. Health officials report 572 new cases of COVID-19 provincewide today (Wednesday) including...

Community of Perow to have additional cellphone coverage

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Story by Lindsay Newman, My Bulkley Lakes Now More funding for connectivity for rural and remote communities has been...

City encourages residents to complete census this week

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If you haven't received it yet, it's in the mail. Fifteen million households across the country will be filling out...

Second COVID-19 outbreak at Prince Rupert care home declared over

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Northern Health says the second outbreak reported at Prince Rupert's Acropolis Manor last month is now over. Five residents tested...
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Advance voting continues Wednesday for municipal elections

2026 Municipal Election
In Prince George, voters will elect a Mayor, eight City Councillors and five Trustees for School District 57.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Advance voting kicks off with various times and locations for the provincial election on Friday (October 16), and runs until Wednesday. (October 21)

The $10-a-Day Lottery: PG parents face slim odds for subsidized child care

BC Election
According to provincial data supplied to MyPGNow.com, there are between 17,000 and 18,000 operational $10-a-day childcare spaces in B.C. This accounts for 10 percent of all licensed childcare spots in the province, with the remaining 90% not part of the program. 

IREN awards $500,000 in grants to support initiatives in PG, Mackenzie

Community
The company employs around 275 people in the province, including about 90 in Prince George and 70 in Mackenzie. 

PG’s Civic Light Up set for November 27th

Community
It will take place at 4pm on November 27th at Canada Games Plaza.
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