Tag: Prince George

Construction underway on new commercial vehicle inspection station at Red Rock, B.C. Government says

Transport Darin Bain -
The $9.2 million construction contract was awarded to IDL Projects Inc. to rebuilt the Red Rock Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station, which was destroyed in a fire in December 2024.

Transportation Safety Board says PG plane crash investigation may take 450 days to complete

Emergency Services Brendan Pawliw -
In its initial investigation in Prince George, the Transportation Safety Board noted the plane lost one of its two engines, prompting the emergency landing.

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

Cougars “Shore” up the crease in trade with Rebels

Hockey Darin Bain -
The Prince George Cougars are making some more preparations before the season gets underway on Friday.

Rebels run wild over Kodiaks

Sports Darin Bain -
It's another week in the loss column for the Prince George Kodiaks, who fell 57-8 to the Westshore Rebels at Starlight Stadium Saturday.

Prince George RCMP turning to the public for information in homicide investigation

Crime Darin Bain -
Police received a missing person report for 29-year-old Julian Wich on January 2, 2026. According to police, he had not been seen by his family since December 10, 2025.

Funding announced for salmon hatcheries across north and central B.C.

Fish & Wildlife Darin Bain -
One of these new hatcheries will be located in Prince George along the Nechako River, another will be located on the Kitwanga River in the northwest, and the final hatchery will be located east of Williams Lake. 

Vernon area couple evacuated to Prince George says preparedness is key

Wildfires Darin Bain -
"It's a constant worry about the fires and how fast they can turn, so you're always sort of sitting on edge worrying what's going to happen, but then when you see the devastation in Summerland and how fast that happened, it really drives it home how suddenly your life can be changed in a not good way." 

Kodiaks find stride in massive win over Broncos

Sports Darin Bain -
The Prince George Kodiaks found themselves on the right side of a certified schneidering, claiming a massive 65-6 win over the Kamloops Broncos at Masich Place Stadium Saturday night. 

Canfor to close Fox Creek Sawmill in Alberta

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The closure of the sawmill will represent a reduction of 120 million board feet of production capacity.

Conservative MPs call on Carney to get softwood lumber deal done

Politics Darin Bain -
Cloverdale-Langley City MP and Shadow Minister for Pacific Economic Development (PACFICAN) Tamara Jansen was joined by Prince George politicians at the federal, provincial, and municipal level outside of Canfor's Northwood Pulp Mill.

Kodiaks drop season opener to Raiders

Sports Darin Bain -
The Prince George Kodiaks opened the 2026 BC Football Conference season by walking into Masich Place Stadium to “Many Men” by 50 Cent, foreshadowing a 50-3 loss to the Vancouver Island Raiders Saturday night.

Enbridge breaks ground on $4B Sunrise Expansion project in PG

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The project is slated for completion during the fourth-quarter of 2028.

Nurses rally against workplace intimidation at UHNBC

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
Dozens of BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) members, their families and the public gathered out front of the University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) in Prince George for a rally to end workplace intimidation.

“Devastating. Brutal. Tragic.” Prince George City Councillors react to Northwood closure

Business Darin Bain -
"Even though this is devastating, bad news for Prince George, I do believe the resiliency and the heroism of the people of this area, working together, we'll get through this together," Mayor Simon Yu said.

300 Jobs Lost: Canfor deals massive economic blow to PG with Northwood closure

Forestry Brendan Pawliw -
The closure results in an annual reduction of about 300,000 tonnes of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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