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CNC holding forums over “chronic funding crisis”

News Jonathon Brown - March 26, 2015

The College of New Caledonia is holding public forums addressing over program cuts that many feel run too deep. The college is facing a budget shortfall of $2.8 million and...

CNC hosts “Living Library”

News Jonathon Brown - March 26, 2015

The College of New Caledonia hosts a "living library" Thursday afternoon. This is where people of diverse cultural, racial, and social backgrounds offer 15 minutes of their time to be...

Streets open up to celebrate “World Pothole Day”

City of Prince George Jonathon Brown - March 25, 2015

It's World Pothole Day. If you're a driver in PG, you're probably all-too familiar with driving like you're in an off-road obstacle course right now. City Councillor Jillian Merrick says potholes...

40 year-old sex assault charges return to trial

News Jonathon Brown - March 25, 2015

A Prince George man who fled to the States decades ago on child rape charges has been found and brought back home to stand trial. In September 1974, Raymond...

Road improvements snub Hwy of Tears, NDP claim

News Jonathon Brown - March 25, 2015

The province is rolling out $2.5 billion to improve transportation around the province, including more than $200 million to make Northern BC highways safer, though a shuttle service along...

Zimmer defends Iraq mission extension

News Jonathon Brown - March 24, 2015

Prince George's Member of Parliament is backing his party's move to extend Canada's participation in the coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Bob Zimmer, MP for...

Shooting victim dies

News Jonathon Brown - March 23, 2015

The victim of a weekend shooting in Prince George has died in hospital. Around 10:30 Sunday morning, police were called to the area of 5th and Gillette, where the 45...

Two arrested after targeted shooting

News Jonathon Brown - March 23, 2015

Two men are in custody after a targeted shooting Monday morning. Around 6:00 a.m. RCMP say they received multiple 911 calls reporting possible shots fired in the Fox Dr. area, off...

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Target closing in PG April 1st

News Jonathon Brown - March 23, 2015

It's not an April Fool's joke, Target will be closing its doors for good in PG April 1st. Discounts are...

Municipal Audtor Basia Ruta to be fired

News Jonathon Brown - March 23, 2015

The BC government says it will fire Auditor General for Local Government, Basia Ruta. Community Development Minister and Cariboo North...

PG takes 3rd at Roller Derby tournament

News Jonathon Brown - March 23, 2015

The Rated PG Rollergirls skated away from their 2nd "Northern Exposure" tournament with the 3rd place trophy. The tournament, hosted...

PG Rollergirls host “Northern Exposure” tournament

News Jonathon Brown - March 20, 2015

The Rated PG Roller Girls squad is hosting its biggest derby tournament this weekend. It's "The Northern Exposure" roller derby...

UNBC studying cures with gene splicing

News Jonathon Brown - March 20, 2015

Researchers at the University of Northern BC have discovered a new way to study gene splicing. Chemistry Professor Doctor Stephen...

Trade the winter boots for galoshes, spring has sprung in PG

News Jonathon Brown - March 20, 2015

After an easy winter, we're now officially into the spring season. Meteorologist Lisa Coldwells with Environment Canada says December to...

PG hosts Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour

News Jonathon Brown - March 20, 2015

The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is coming to Prince George this weekend. CN Centre Manager Glen Mikkelsen says the fun...

Province rolls out $2.5 billion to get BC “On the Move”

News Jonathon Brown - March 19, 2015

The BC Government is shifting $2.5 billion into improving the province's roads, air, and sea travel. Transportation Minister Todd Stone...

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Canada Post’s final offers rejected by CUPW-represented employees

Business August 1, 2025

A majority of Canada Post employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have rejected the postal services final offers.

Businesses getting used to uncertainties as tariffs see another jump

Chamber of Commerce August 1, 2025

After a new trade deal was failed to be reached on today's (Friday) deadline between Canada and the US, businesses are once again bracing for an increase in tariffs.

PG Cougar Carson Carels named to U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster

PG Cougars August 1, 2025

Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels will be representing Canada for the 2025 U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Prince George Airport experiencing temporary disruptions to checked baggage screenings

Community August 1, 2025

The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is advising those taking to the skies that checked baggage screenings at the airport are being done manually.

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial August 1, 2025

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

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