Newsline 250-552-6477 Read all about itCOVID-19: Five hundred forty-two new cases in B.C.; 44 in Northern Health region Robbery suspects in custody Quesnel hires new fire chief UPDATE: Parents of lost toddler found There will be some rumbling in the skies this week Urban mayors outline to province two issues they need help with UN Secretary-General urges countries to end ‘deadly addiction’ to coal Snow weighing heavy on my mind COVID-19: Four hundred thirty-eight new cases in B.C.; 17 in Northern Health region WHL given green light to play in two hub centres Increased drug toxicity leads to record number of January deaths MP REPORT: Fighting for the natural resources sector Police recover unique saddle Northern Development approves over $1.9 million for eight projects Make tracks, just not on the tracks New child care spaces added in Fort St. John Rent freeze extended until end of the year It’s tax time and that means fraudsters are active COVID-19: B.C. sees 1,478 new cases over the weekend; 114 in Northern Health area B.C. rolls out immunization plans LUMBER (WSPF-2X4) – $944 +8.0%LUMBER (WSPF-2X6) – $620 +6.9%PLYWOOD – $853 -1.0%Canadian Dollar – $.78311 (USD) Talk PG talks Pouce Coupe mayor ViewpointsSnow weighing heavy on my mindMarch 3, 2021 MP REPORT: Fighting for the natural resources sectorMarch 2, 2021 Threat inflation threatens freedom of speechMarch 1, 2021 Baseball showed how racism can be overcomeFebruary 26, 2021 Talk PG talks racism, mayors in trouble, and moreFebruary 25, 2021 LETTER: Forest industry has negatively impacted Treaty 8 landsFebruary 24, 2021 Blacktop Blockheads blinded by the blinking bulbsFebruary 24, 2021 Firearms legislation comes up short: ZimmerFebruary 23, 2021 Forestry support programs helping communities – BainsFebruary 22, 2021 Only respect for diversity will defeat extremismFebruary 20, 2021 SportsWHL given green light to play in two hub centresMarch 2, 2021Hockey’s back. The Western Hockey League has been granted approval by the B.C. Provincial Health Office to play in two hub centres – Kamloops and Kelowna – which will allow the WHL’s B.C. Division teams to open their season on Friday, March 26. “The WHL appreciates the cooperation we have received from the Provincial Health Officer […]... Read more...Make tracks, just not on the tracksMarch 2, 2021CN Police officers are spreading a rail safety message in British Columbia. Last year in North America, there were over 3,400 collisions with trains, resulting in over 2,200 serious injuries or fatalities. Rail safety is a core value at CN and CN Police wants to be a part of the effort to minimize the risk […]... Read more...Women’s soccer trailblazer Sidney Roy joins Wall of HonourMarch 1, 2021Over the course of a program’s history, there are individuals who come along and raise the bar. For UNBC Women’s Soccer, Sidney Roy donning a Timberwolves jersey for the first time was a moment that would alter the future of the green & gold. When considering candidates for the Timberwolves Wall of Honour, Roy was […]... Read more...Cougars sign defenceman Hudson ThorntonFebruary 28, 2021The Prince George Cougars have signed 2003-born defenceman Hudson Thornton to a Western Hockey League (WHL) standard player agreement. Thornton was drafted by the Cougars in the second round, 33rd overall, in the 2018 WHL Draft. The 5’11”, 175-pound defenceman is the fifth player from the Cougars’ 2018 WHL Draft class to have signed a WHL […]... Read more...Basketball great VanKoughnett joins Wall of HonourFebruary 26, 2021It is no easy task finding a basketball player who can, quite literally, do everything well on the court. It is even more rare to find a player who can do everything, while setting an example and creating a culture along the way. From day one of training camp prior to her first season in […]... Read more...Biathlete Liam Connon takes aim in AustriaFebruary 25, 2021Biathlon Canada announced the team for the 2021 Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships to be held Feb.24 to Mar. 7, 2021 in Obertilliach, Austria. Included on the team is former Caledonia Nordic Ski Club biathlete, Liam Connon. “It’s staggering to think that I will be on the range with the world’s best youth biathletes […]... Read more...Several Spruce Kings test postivie for COVID-19February 22, 2021Several Prince George Spruce Kings have tested positive for COVID-19. The team is following all of the Northern Health recommended protocols moving forward. At this point, all of the Spruce Kings have been placed in isolation and all other billet families, team personnel, and staff have been instructed to self monitor for symptoms and to […]... Read more...Gritty defender Anna deWynter says yes to Timberwolves for 2021February 8, 2021The University of Northern British Columbia Women’s Soccer time continues to fortify its backline, officially announcing the commitment of talented five-foot-ten defender Anna deWynter for the 2021-2022 Canada West season. “Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real,” deWynter said in a news release. “I can’t believe I will be playing at the U SPORTS level this […]... Read more...Hawes signs three-year extension as Spruce Kings’ GMFebruary 6, 2021Prince George Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes has signed a three-year contract extension with the team. Hawes is currently in his 16th year with the Spruce Kings hockey club. Hawes began working for the Spruce Kings as an assistant coach and has worked his way up through the front office ranks and is now […]... Read more...BCHL season delayed again after extension of COVID-19 restrictionsFebruary 6, 2021Due to the extension of restrictions around mass gatherings and events announced by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Friday, the BCHL has delayed the start of its regular season to March. The league had planned to start playing again next week if restrictions were lifted once the current PHO order expired today. “We are disappointed […]... Read more... Our Town Prince George Live! raises more than $55,000 for Community Foundation PG residents invited to learn more about legal and health-care decisions while living with dementia St. John Ambulance launching lifesaving Start Me Up BC campaign Turkey’s Middle East end-game and its implications for Canada focus of Friday talk Community Foundation funds social purpose organizations College of New Caledonia automotive program receives donation from Ford of Canada and Prince George Ford Canfor donation completes fundraising efforts for dedicated molecular diagnostic lab Boogie With the Stars is back this New Year’s Eve YMCA Strong Kids campaign kicks off Family Day Adventure Cruise a big hit Calendar Advertise Journalism
