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Missing boaters found safe

News Julie O'Connor - July 29, 2014

Four missing boaters have been located safe and sound. Prince George RCMP say around 7:30 last night they received a call from the boaters advising them that they had mechanical...

School District pleads to government and BCTF

News Julie O'Connor - July 25, 2014

Prince George's school district board has sent out a letter to the government and the BC Teachers Federation, urging them to go back to the bargaining table. Board Chair Sharel...

Four injured in bus rollover near Williams Lake

News Julie O'Connor - July 25, 2014

Four people were injured last night in an accident involving a bus that was carrying Mount Polley Mine employees near Williams Lake. RCMP confirm that they responded to a report...

Study shows birthday drinking can be bad for your health

News Julie O'Connor - July 24, 2014

A new study led by UNBC researchers shows that birthdays can be bad for your health. Looking at the rate of alcohol-related hospital admissions during the week of someone's birthday,...

City welcomes new Officer in Charge

News Julie O'Connor - July 24, 2014

There's a new sheriff in town. Inspector Warren Brown is taking over as Officer in Charge for the Prince George RCMP, replacing Superintendent Eric Stubbs who has left for Ottawa. Corporal...

Summer a dry time for food back donations

News Julie O'Connor - July 23, 2014

Food banks in Prince George continue to see a rise in clients, but not a rise in donations. In the summer donations tend to slow down as many people are...

New leader at Traffic Services

News Julie O'Connor - July 23, 2014

The RCMP's North District Traffic Services has a new leader. Staff Sergeant Reinhold Weissbock is replacing Pat McTiernan as the Unit Commander for the Prince George Regional Provincial Traffic Services...

Smoke advisory lifted

News Julie O'Connor - July 21, 2014

A smoke advisory for the Prince George area has been lifted. The Ministry of Environment says while there are still fires burning in the region, the cooler, wet weather conditions...

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Friends of Thomas Days at Railway & Forestry Museum

News Julie O'Connor - July 17, 2014

An annual family-fun event runs at the Railway and Forestry Museum this weekend. The annual "Friends of Thomas Days" goes...

Cougars Alumni invade Prince George

News Julie O'Connor - July 17, 2014

The third annual Prince George Cougars Alumni Charity Golf Tournament festivities get underway tomorrow. A public meet and greet will...

Smoke advisory lifted

News Julie O'Connor - July 17, 2014

A smoke advisory for the Prince George area has now been lifted. The advisory had been in place since Tuesday...

Husky Gas Station robbed

News Julie O'Connor - July 17, 2014

One man has been arrested after a robbery at the Husky Gas Station on Central Street. Prince George RCMP say...

Deliberately set fire at LC Gunn Park

News Julie O'Connor - July 17, 2014

A fire that broke out at LC Gunn Park yesterday afternoon was deliberately set, according to Prince George RCMP. They...

Hospice Society Dream Home Lottery kicks off

News Julie O'Connor - July 16, 2014

The Prince George Hospice Society has kicked off another Dream Home Lottery. This year's 27 hundred square foot home is...

Woman seriously injured after car crash with pedestrian

News Julie O'Connor - July 16, 2014

Prince George RCMP are investigating a car collision with a pedestrian near the hospital yesterday afternoon. Police say around 4:30pm...

BC Hydro with tips on staying cool & saving energy over summer

News Julie O'Connor - July 15, 2014

The heat has brought up BC Hydro's electricity load, and the power supplier is giving the public tips on...

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PG Fire Centre wildfire numbers down compared to this time last year

Wildfires August 14, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service continues to battle wildfires, with 43 currently burning in the Prince George Fire Centre region.

Northern home sales on par with 10-year-average: B.C. Real Estate Association

Real Estate August 14, 2025

Through the first seven months of this year, 2,466 unit sales have taken place in the BC Northern Real Estate Board while 2,391 transactions occurred at the end of July 2024. The average home price in the north is $470,919 - a 10.5% increase when compared to 12 months earlier.

PG RCMP investigating motor vehicle incident involving police cruiser in the Hart

RCMP August 14, 2025

In addition, the driver of the unmarked RCMP vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Prince George City Council to explore possible Riverfront Vitality

City of Prince George August 14, 2025

Prince George City Council will be going over a notice of motion involving the Nechako and Fraser Rivers at Tuesday's meeting.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial August 14, 2025

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

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