Tag: Prince George Airport

25 Years Later: How 9/11 reshaped security and flight at Prince George Airport

Crime Brendan Pawliw -
The airport remained closed to regular commercial traffic on September 12th, apart from a small number of medical and humanitarian flights.

New restaurant officially open at YXS

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
Today (Monday) the Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) announced the Altitude Restaurant and Lounge is officially open at YXS.

P.G. encouraged to give local Special Olympic participants send off ahead of National Games

Special Olympics Zachary Barrowcliff -
Athletes and coaches from northern B.C. will be making their way to Medicine Hat this weekend for the 2026 Special Olympic Canada Summer Games.

YXS welcomes temporary checked baggage screening unit

Transit Darin Bain -
According to the Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA), the unit has significantly improved processing times, allowing CATSA to transition from a fully manual screening to a more efficient temporary screening process.

Power Up Room to remain closed, PG Airport Authority says

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) says the Power Up room in the terminal will not be reopening to the public. 

YXS experiences small dip in passenger traffic during 2025

Transit Brendan Pawliw -
YXS welcomed 443,366 passengers last year, a 1.6% decline when compared to the 450,494 people that flew in 2024.

Power Up Room at YXS to undergo two week shutdown

Business Brendan Pawliw -
It will be closed beginning February 2nd for approximately two weeks to allow for construction work.

PG Public Library partners with Airport to offer free digital library access to travellers

Community Darin Bain -
"We're proud to partner with the Prince George Public Library to help elevate access to literacy and learning in our community," said Prince George Airport Authority President and CEO Geoff Ritchie. 

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YXS to add more regional connections in 2026: Year In Review

Business Brendan Pawliw -
As for destinations, more regional network increases are coming in 2026 including twice daily service to Kelowna starting in April.

YXS bracing for final stretch of Christmas holiday travel rush

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Final passenger numbers for 2025 are expected to be unveiled in the New Year.

YXS to bring back non-passenger screening Saturday morning as Mexico service returns

Municipal News Brendan Pawliw -
Non-passenger screening is a federal requirement for airports offering international service enhancing safety for those not travelling including airport employees, contract providers and service providers.

PG Airport construction to wrap up this weekend

Community Brendan Pawliw -
Traffic has been reduced to single lane alternating the past couple weeks with maximum delays of 15 minutes.

Northern Spirit Transportation to take over YXS shuttle service September 1st

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The transit company was first established in 2003 and navigates the regions highways and industrial roads year-round.

YXS says alternate arrangements the key for passengers navigating Air Canada strike

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Air Canada Express, which operates out of YXS, is a brand name of the regional "feeder" flights that falls under a different union.

YXS launches short-term parking initiative for Veterans

Community Brendan Pawliw -
Beginning today (Monday), veterans displaying official veteran designation on their license plate will be eligible for complimentary parking in the airport’s short-term lot, providing easier access for travel and airport visits.

Updated: Roadwork impacting access to airport starts today

Traffic & Closures Brendan Pawliw -
The repairs on the machine were completed on Sunday – the issue caused a temporary disruption of the YXS’s screening procedure.
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T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC Timberwolves
UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.

UNBC MSOC complete weekend sweep of UBCO, Thompson Rivers

UNBC Timberwolves
The Timberwolves improved to 2-4-6 while Thompson Rivers drops to 6-5-0. UNBC is back on the road this weekend taking on the Victoria Vikes on Friday followed by a Saturday matchup against UBC.

Conway’s clutch performance seals Broncos shootout victory over Cougars

PG Cougars
After a nine-day hiatus coupled with Sunday's shootout loss to the Broncos, the Cougars are off for another six days before hitting the road to Kelowna to battle against the Rockets on October 17th. Puck drop is at 6:05 from Prospera Place.

PG Fire Rescue crews extinguish travel trailer fire

Fire
Prince George Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire at the Sintich RV/mobile home park on Highway 97. 

Lotto Max ticket purchased in PG wins $50,000

Lotto
A ticket purchased in the northern capital for Friday's draw matched six numbers for a MAXPLUS prize. 
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