Newsline 250-552-6477 Read all about itLocal runners take part in Sun Run to help Kenya Education Endowment Fund Rockets win a wild one over Cougars Flood warning issued for Nazko River More age groups allowed to register for COVID-19 vaccine this week Grant earns shutout In Spruce Kings debut Cougars’ second period surge key in win over Royals Cariboo Regional District OKs referendum on borrowing $20M for Quesnel pool upgrade COVID-19: B.C. reports another 1,005 cases; 51 in Northern Health region Air traffic control tower service at Prince George airport will remain: NAV Canada CNC research aims to extend northern growing seasons Province gives $7.22 million to Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs RCMP seek public’s help locating missing man Increasing temperatures brings increased water levels in creeks and rivers Paper Excellence permanently closes Mackenzie pulp mill COVID-19: B.C. sees 1,205 new cases on Thursday; 66 in Northern Health region Community safety hub opens Passenger numbers at airport slowly increasing Online lottery helps Big Brothers and Big Sisters Pepper spray at Pine Centre Mall Police looking for dashcam footage in connection to homicide investigation LUMBER (WSPF-2X4) – $1040 +0.0%DOUGLAS FIR GREEN – $915 +1.09%PLYWOOD – $1251 +0.16Canadian Dollar – $1.25 (USD) Talk PG talks lockdowns and smackdowns ViewpointsOne photo … that about sums it upApril 14, 2021 Taylor Bridge replacement should be a government priorityApril 13, 2021 We minimize, revise and ignore history at our own perilApril 11, 2021 Vertical, dirt-free gardening – maybe the perfect pandemic pastimeApril 10, 2021 Blood, urine, talking to the dead, and moreApril 7, 2021 It’s time to restore Canadian optimism, ingenuity, and leadershipApril 6, 2021 Is being the better person enough to combat racism?April 4, 2021 Fake news in Fort GeorgeApril 2, 2021 Talk PG talks lockdowns and smackdownsMarch 31, 2021 Time flies, unless it dragsMarch 31, 2021 SportsRockets win a wild one over CougarsApril 18, 2021The Prince George Cougars (4-4-1-1) split a pair of weekend games after a 7-5 loss to the Kelowna Rockets (2-1-0-0) on Saturday at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops. It was a back-and-forth affair that had a bit of everything. The two teams combined for five short-handed goals, two players scored their first WHL goals, and […]... Read more...Grant earns shutout In Spruce Kings debutApril 17, 2021Kobe Grant stood tall in his Spruce Kings debut, making 19 saves en route to a 5-0 Spruce Kings victory on Friday night against the Merritt Centennials. Just over a minute into the second frame, Simon Labelle spotted Rowan Miller at the left circle and fired it by Josh Dias to give the Spruce Kings […]... Read more...Cougars’ second period surge key in win over RoyalsApril 17, 2021The Prince George Cougars (4-3-1-1) are back in the win column after a 5-2 win Friday against the Victoria Royals (1-8-1-0) at Prospera Place in Kelowna. A big second period was the difference for the Cougars, who have now won three of their last four games. Prince George scored three times in the middle frame, […]... Read more...Canadian Native Fastball Championships postponed until 2022April 14, 2021Due to the continued implications of COVID-19, the Canadian Native Fastball Championships, slated for Prince George from July 31 – August 2, 2021 will be postponed until August 2022. “We recognize that the recent vaccinations have improved possibilities,” reads a statement issued by Harley Desjarlais, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the Prince George event […]... Read more...Registration closing soon for PG Youth BaseballApril 14, 2021The 2021 baseball season is almost upon us. Yes, the Prince George Youth Baseball Association is committed to a season of learning baseball and having fun this summer. Whether it is a season of practices, games, or some combination, the current safety protocols for COVID-19 allow this favourite athletic pastime to go ahead here in […]... Read more...Rheaume and Cochrane combine For four goals en route to 5-3 victory over ChilliwackApril 13, 2021Although the Spruce Kings found themselves in the box too many times, they were able to get big offensive contributions from Nick Rheaume and Carter Cochrane who both scored twice to help the Spruce Kings defeat the Chilliwack Chiefs 5-3. After a great feed from Christian Buono in the neutral zone, Kolton Cousins had a […]... Read more...Armstrong’s four-goal night leads Cougars to win over GiantsApril 13, 2021Craig Armstrong’s four-goal effort powered the Prince George Cougars to their second-straight win, as they knocked off the Vancouver Giants 4-1 Monday at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops. Armstrong registered a natural hat-trick by the midway mark of the second period, then scored his fourth goal into an empty-net late in the third period. Riley […]... Read more...WHL reports on COVID-19 testingApril 12, 2021The WHL completed the ninth week of its return to play with three positive test results for COVID-19 among the 1,052 tests administered across the WHL from April 3 through April 10, 2021. Additional are 120 negative test results for the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, Prince Albert Raiders and Regina Pats that were […]... Read more...Cougars end winless streak with emphatic win over GiantsApril 11, 2021The Prince George Cougars jumped back into the win column on Saturday with an emphatic 6-3 win over the Vancouver Giants at the Sandman Centre. Prince George ended its three-game winless streak and snapped the Giants five-game win streak in the process. The win evened the Cougars’ record to 2-2-1-1 through six games, as they […]... Read more...Trotter snags first BCHL shutout, Spruce Kings beat Merritt 2-0April 11, 2021Andrew Seaman’s fifth of the Pod Season and Nick Rhéaume’s first BCHL goal, backed by a 20 save shutout from Aaron Trotter led to the Spruce Kings third victory in the Pod with a 2-0 victory over the Merritt Centennials. The Spruce Kings opened the scoring at 5:19 into the opening frame, it was Andrew […]... Read more... Our Town Local runners take part in Sun Run to help Kenya Education Endowment Fund Online lottery helps Big Brothers and Big Sisters Ground breaking held for Copper Project 2021 The Exploration Place partners with other science centres on national Inspiring Youth to Climate Action project Prince George regional arts councils accepted into national program Hubble Space Telescope book the focus of author’s talk at PG Astronomical Society Zoom presentation April 16 Vertical, dirt-free gardening – maybe the perfect pandemic pastime Omineca Arts Centre plans a Friday fundraising night of fun Dollar Baby Film Festival to screen unreleased Stephen King films online, for free Community Arts Council Launches Arts North Digital Studio and Arts North Media Calendar Advertise Journalism
