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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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Fifth generating unit comes online at Site C

Business Darin Bain -
The Site C Project has reached another major milestone with the dam's fifth generating unit coming online today. "Commissioning the fifth generating unit at Site C is a significant step towards securing more clean and affordable electricity for communities, homes and businesses," said Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix.

City providing funding support for Nordic Olympic Qualifiers

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council has approved funding to support the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in hosting the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials in December.  At this week's meeting, City Council approved $40,000 from the Major Events Reserve to support the event, which is set to take place December 10th to 16th. 

Advisory Committee to help determine City Council pay

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council voted to establish a committee to determine Council pay.  At this week's meeting, Council voted to establish the committee, which will conduct an independent review of Council remuneration with any adjustments that Council may approve, to be effective January 1st, 2027. 

PG Mounties looking for man wanted for theft

Wanted Person Darin Bain -
The Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for 41-year-old Christopher Ronald Erickson.  According to police, he is wanted on two unendorsed warrants for theft under $5,000, and failing to comply with order.

More members, but not more meetings for Heritage Commission, City Council decides

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council voted on a number of recommendations from the City's Heritage Commission at last night's (Monday) meeting.  During a regular council meeting in March, Prince George Heritage Commission Chair Dr. George Davison outlined many of the issues the Commission has been facing, such as a reduced number of meetings, and a reduction in City staff support. 

City Council approves budget to replace damaged garbage truck

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council has voted to replace a garbage truck in the city. At last night's (Monday) meeting, City Council approved a budget of $750,000 for the purchase.  According to Director of Civic Operations Blake McIntosh, this will replace a garbage truck damaged in a motor vehicle incident in May last year. 

City Council votes on proposed OCP amendments

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council went through 33 resolutions relating to the Official Community Plan (OCP) at tonight's (Monday) meeting.  These came back to the Council table with staff reports on resolutions presented during meetings held on April 9th and 16th. 

Downtown Summerfest set for Saturday

Community Darin Bain -
Downtown Prince George is bringing back a summer favourite event this weekend.  On Saturday, Downtown Prince George is hosting the annual Downtown Summerfest, bringing food, entertainment, shopping, and other activities to Veterans Plaza at City Hall.  "I think I'm most excited just to see the community come together and be downtown, and really just have a great time at this event," said Downtown Prince George Executive Director Chrisie Berry.

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Organizers “extremely pleased” with Special Olympics BC Games

Community Darin Bain -
After two days of competition, the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games have come to a close.  The games brought around 900 athletes to the Prince George area to compete in ten different sports on Friday and Saturday.  "With any large, large tournament like this, you're always running with your hair straight back just to get everything ready, and we certainly managed to put everything together," said Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee Lyn Hall. 

American Doctor finding warm reception on bike ride from Prince George to Alaska

Community Darin Bain -
An American doctor making a journey between two countries is finding friends along the way.  Dr. Craig Davis set out from Prince George in June, riding his bike to Juneau, Alaska on his Riding for Peace campaign.  His goal is to spread a message of peace, and to ask "how can we do better." 

Garbage truck replacement coming before City Council

City of Prince George Darin Bain -
Prince George City Council will consider replacing a garbage truck at tomorrow's (Monday) meeting. According to a staff report, one of the City's garbage trucks was in a serious motor vehicle accident on Foothills Boulevard on May 13, 2024, resulting in the unit being written off by ICBC.

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday July 13th

Hartley's Sports Shorts Darin Bain -
Recap of yesterday's sports.

PHOTOS: Day one of the Special Olympics BC Summer Games

local sports Darin Bain -
Day one of the Special Olympics BC Summer Games is in the books.  Nearly 900 athletes braved a rainy day in Prince George as they took part in ten sports today (Friday), with the action continuing tomorrow. 

Special Olympics Athlete Ambassador continuing to compete in new sports

local sports Darin Bain -
Special Olympics means trying new things for local athlete Chase Caron.  Caron is competing in basketball this weekend, the first time she's competed in the sport for Special Olympics. 

Special Olympics Prince George athletes enjoying new sport bocce

local sports Darin Bain -
Nearly a year after making their debut in the sport, Prince George's Special Olympic athletes are competing in bocce in this year's Special Olympics BC Summer Games.  "We started up last year, because we knew we were going to be hosting provincial games here, and we wanted to make sure we had representation from our City," said Special Olympics Prince George Local Coordinator Peter Goudal. 

PHOTOS: Special Olympics BC Summer Games officially open

Sports Darin Bain -
The Special Olympics BC Summer Games are officially underway in Prince George. The opening ceremonies were held at the CN Centre tonight (Thursday), as the City welcomes nearly 900 athletes to the City to compete in ten sports. 
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Fifth generating unit comes online at Site C

Business
The Site C Project has reached another major milestone with the dam's fifth generating unit coming online today. "Commissioning the fifth generating unit at Site C is a significant step towards securing more clean and affordable electricity for communities, homes and businesses," said Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix.

Canada Post employees represented by CUPW to give vote on final offers

Business
CUPW Employees with Canada Post will be able to vote on the latest contract offer.

New protection measures in place for Great Bear Sea  

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B.C. is introducing new protection measures for 14.5 square...

Save our Streets pitches bail reform, prolific offender changes to BC Federal Liberal caucus

Crime
One of the co-founders of the Save our Streets Coalition (SOS) believes the federal government can do more to crack down on repeat offenders as well as provide a full continuum of care for those suffering from addiction and mental illness. The group sat down with the federal Liberals BC caucus on Monday in Kelowna to discuss these issues as well as bail reform.

B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

Provincial
U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

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