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Darin Bain

Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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College of New Caledonia still collecting bear feces for research project

The College of New Caledonia is still on the prowl for poop. Bear poop, that is. Researchers at the College have been collecting the feces to study the samples, with the main goal of seeing what's going on with the bears in Prince George, and potentially mitigate conflicts with bears. 

Second Lheidli Classic basketball tournament set for November

Prince George is gearing up to host the 2025 Lheidli Classic Indigenous Basketball Tournament next month.The second edition of the tournament will welcome 14 men's teams and 6 women's teams to compete across three schools in Prince George: Cedars Christian School, Prince George Secondary School and Duchess Park Secondary. 

Terik gets two as Cats kick off Community Heroes Weekend with a win

The Prince George Cougars thanked the City's Community Heroes with a 3-2 win over the Tri-City Americans last night. (Saturday)The Cougars had their biggest crowd of the season so far last night, with 5,789 fans piling into the CN Centre for the first game of Community Heroes Weekend. 

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday, October 12th

Recap of local and national sports.

Kodiaks fall to Rebels in first playoff appearance

The Prince George Kodiaks first playoff run has come to an early close following a 29-14 loss to the Westshore Rebels. 

Prince George RCMP on the lookout for missing and wanted man

The Prince George RCMP is asking the public to keep an eye out for 43-year-old John Daniel MacBurnie.According to police, he last contacted his family about two weeks ago, and hasn't been heard from since, which is out of character. 

City hosts “City Hall at the Mall” to give opportunity to comment on 2026 budget

If you're looking to have a City Councillor's ear on the 2026 budget, you'll have an opportunity to do so today. (Thursday)The City is hosting "City Hall at the Mall", giving residents an opportunity to learn about the budget process, and what's proposed for 2026. 

Firearms, drugs, and more seized by officers following training workshop in Prince George

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) says it's expanded its province-wide commitment to safer community through a Proactive Interdiction and Enforcement Tactics (PIET) workshop. 

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25,000 now on strike as BCGEU escalates strike action further

The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) is escalating job action further today (Thursday) with more than 25,000 front line public service workers now on strike.

UNBC improves in Times Higher Education rankings

UNBC has achieved its best results in two of five pillars in the latest edition of the Timer Higher Education World University Rankings. 

Charges approved in hit-and-run that claimed life of Cops for Cancer rider

The Prince George RCMP say charges have been approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a cyclist this summer. 

“We’re Ready” Prince George shows support for 2030 Special Olympics Canada Games bid

Canada Games Plaza was alive this afternoon (Wednesday) with the sound of music and plenty of smiles as a Party in the Plaza was held, showcasing some Prince George enthusiasm for the 2030 Special Olympics Canada Games Selection Committee. 

PG Fire Rescue crews douse shed blaze that spread to tree

Prince George Fire Rescue Crews responded to the 2200 block of Oak Street early this morning (Wednesday) on a report of an outbuilding fire.Crews were called at 12:45 a.m., and upon arrival, crews found a shed, approximately six feet by eight feet, that was fully engulfed in fire. 

City Council briefly discusses move to cashless at CN Centre

Prince George City Council had a brief discussion on the recent move to going cashless at the CN Centre. On September 10th, the arena announced it was going cashless at all concessions, with concessions and bars only accepting debit and credit cards for purchases. 

Council provides first three readings for 2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions

Prince George City Council gave the first three readings of the bylaw for 2026's Permissive Tax Exemptions.According to a staff report, the total estimated value for the tax exemptions is a little more than $2.2 million, or 1.47 per cent of the tax levy. (Based off 2025 tax rates and assessment values)

Party in the Plaza highlights PG’s efforts to win 2030 Special Olympics Canada Games bid

Prince George is in for a big week as the Site Evaluation Committee for the 2030 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games is in town.Prince George is vying to host the games, with some events scheduled to help solidify the City's case. 

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College of New Caledonia still collecting bear feces for research project

The College of New Caledonia is still on the prowl for poop. Bear poop, that is. Researchers at the College have been collecting the feces to study the samples, with the main goal of seeing what's going on with the bears in Prince George, and potentially mitigate conflicts with bears. 

Second Lheidli Classic basketball tournament set for November

Prince George is gearing up to host the 2025 Lheidli Classic Indigenous Basketball Tournament next month.The second edition of the tournament will welcome 14 men's teams and 6 women's teams to compete across three schools in Prince George: Cedars Christian School, Prince George Secondary School and Duchess Park Secondary. 

Terik gets two as Cats kick off Community Heroes Weekend with a win

The Prince George Cougars thanked the City's Community Heroes with a 3-2 win over the Tri-City Americans last night. (Saturday)The Cougars had their biggest crowd of the season so far last night, with 5,789 fans piling into the CN Centre for the first game of Community Heroes Weekend. 

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday, October 12th

Recap of local and national sports.

Kodiaks fall to Rebels in first playoff appearance

The Prince George Kodiaks first playoff run has come to an early close following a 29-14 loss to the Westshore Rebels. 

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