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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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Part of Carney Street to be closed Thursday

Some drivers will have to find an alternate route if they take Carney Street tomorrow. (Thursday)Carney Street will be closed to vehicle traffic 2nd Avenue to the River Road and 1st Avenue intersection tomorrow for emergency water utility work. 

Strike notice issued for Regional District employees

More public employees in the Prince George area could be striking soon. As of noon today (Wednesday), CUPE 1699, representing employees of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued 72-hour strike notice.

Lheidli T’enneh, CNC sign agreement on tuition initiative

The College of New Caledonia and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation advanced their relationship this morning, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will help provide education opportunities to the Nation's members. 

City Council responds to business community’s calls for state of emergency

Nancy O's Owner Eoin Foley says he's grateful the restaurant didn't burn down last week. Through emails, Foley shared photos from the downtown restaurant last week, showing a pile of ash and a burn mark outside of the back door, as well as a smaller pile of ash at the front door.

BC First Nations Justice Council, PG RCMP sign agreement at opening of Indigenous Diversion Centre

The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and the Prince George RCMP signed a letter of agreement this afternoon (Tuesday), marking a milestone achievement in Strategy 1 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy as the new Indigenous Diversion Centre opened. 

Low temperature record falls for Prince George

Prince George recorded its coldest temperature for October 13th this morning (Monday) according to Environment Canada. "Prince George Airport registered a low temperature of minus 9.5, which broke the record of minus 7.0, set in 1993," said Environment Canada Meteorologist Gary Dickinson. 

Conservation Officer Service investigating grizzly bear attack in McGregor Mountain area

The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) says two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area north east of Prince George yesterday. (Sunday)According to the service, COS PAT Specialists are investigating.

Ice making process to start at two RDFFG rinks

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George says the ice making process will start at a couple of rural rinks this week. At the start of this month, the Regional District announced ice-making would be indefinitely suspended at the Robson Valley Recreation Centre in McBride and the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre in Valemount.

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Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 13th

Recap of local and national sports.

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. 

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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Picket lines grow as BCGEU escalates job action

The B.C. General Employees' Union ramped up its job action across the province this morning.

Police arrest suspect after stumbling upon several stolen items

The suspect was released from custody with a future court date. This file remains under investigation.

Canada Post to unveil Delivery Accommodation Program amid proposed changes

Last month, the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery among other changes.The government said Canada Post is in “an existential crisis” after years of mounting losses and shrinking mail volumes.

Three suspects sought by Aboriginal Housing Society after act of vandalism

The footage shows one suspect wearing a light blue jacket with white sneakers while carrying a backpack.

Safe Streets Rally taking place at CN Centre tonight

Residents are invited to the CN Centre to give feedback on the growing problems with crime and disorder on Prince George streets.

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