Tag: Northern BC
B.C. drops to 2-3 in men’s softball at Canada Summer Games
B.C. falls to 2-3 in round robin play. A trio of games await them tomorrow as they take on Saskatchewan (2-2), Quebec (5-0) and Ontario (4-2).
Update: Mounties determine Courthouse bomb threat to be false
Local Mounties told MyPGNow.com the public is advised to avoid the area.
Over $5,000 in prize money up for grabs during first Video Gaming Expo in PG
The three-day event will celebrate all things gaming with free play gaming, panels, a great roster of vendors, trivia, and even a video game music cover band.
New Provost and Vice-President Academic named for UNBC
UNBC announced Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu as its new Provost and Vice-President Academic.
Local financial firm adds two new partners under the age of 30
MDN Trinity Financial Services announced Crystal Loreth and Michael Martens as their newest partners today (Tuesday), both securing the role before the age of 30 making them the youngest partners in the firm’s history.
YXS says alternate arrangements the key for passengers navigating Air Canada strike
Air Canada Express, which operates out of YXS, is a brand name of the regional "feeder" flights that falls under a different union.
Canada Post negotiations on pause due to lack of federal mediators
The union, which represents about 55,000 postal workers, including 200 in the PG area was set to meet with the Crown corporation - the first time the two sides were set to formally talk after workers rejected Canada Post’s latest proposal.
Northern home sales on par with 10-year-average: B.C. Real Estate Association
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.
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Canada Post talks to resume Friday
According to the postal company, the parties will resume good faith discussions with the assistance of federal mediators.
TELUS victimized by four copper cable thefts in PG during a week span
Anne Martin , the vice-president of networking and operations says the broad pattern of attacks on essential infrastructure can include emergency services and impacts to wireless internet.
PG Native Friendship Centre to receive funding for Learning Literacy program
The Province invests $3.4 million annually to support the Community Adult Literacy Program.These programs improve basic writing, reading, math, and digital skills.
Regional District unveils hazard exposure data during phase one of Climate Adaption project
The first phase of the project began in the fall of 2023 with the second phase identifying policy options to address the risks of climate-related natural disasters to conclude at the end of 2026.
Homestead Days hosting old-fashioned activities this weekend
The organization’s longest running event celebrates life on the homestead over a hundred years ago by taking in the sights, sounds, and activities of a bygone era.During the holiday Monday, the black powder shooters aim and fire at targets in the back field.
Mobile breast cancer screening coming to Mackenzie, Chetwynd
It is recommended that eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 who have a parent, full-sibling or child with breast cancer receive a mammogram every year.Eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 without a family history of breast cancer should schedule a mammogram every two years.
BC First Nations baulk at proposed pipeline project from Alberta Premier
The Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative said there is no pipeline or oil tanker project that would be acceptable to their group, adding any proposal to ship crude oil through their coastal waters is a “non-starter.”Â
Mother Nature aiding in wildfire suppression across PG Fire Centre
91% of current wildfires in our area have been lightning-caused.So far this year, 708,838 hectares has burned within the Prince George Fire Centre.
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PG Firefighters put out trailer fire on Ruggles Street
First arriving crews found a recreational trailer fully involved with fire.
Mobile breast cancer screening makes a stop in Valemount
Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older with no symptoms.
UNBC soccer teams looking to climb up the standings in 2025
UNBC is coming off a 2-12-2 record last season as they lift the curtain against the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack tonight (8pm) and Sunday (2:30) from Masich Place Stadium.
Valemount Transfer Station adopting year-round schedule in November
In addition, the site is transitioning to a year-round schedule and will operate on Tuesdays during the winter to support the Recycle BC program.Â
Numerous events lined up to help close out summer break in Prince George
It's shaping up to be an eventful weekend for Prince George residents and visitors.
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