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2 weeks ago | mynechakovalleynow.com | Brendan Pawliw

The Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is looking to identify three people who are of interest in relation to a fatal arson in September of 2024. The investigation began when Mounties attended the scene of a house fire on the 2000-block of Quince Street. When investigators entered the home, a deceased person was located inside. The death has since been deemed suspicious. “Police officers are now seeking to identify several people who may have information related to this investigation.

3 weeks ago | mynechakovalleynow.com | Brendan Pawliw

To invoke the Tragically Hip, the Prince George Spruce Kings are showing a whole lot of courage against the Chilliwack Chiefs, the Coastal Conference’s top seed in the playoffs. In another heated affair, Charles-Edward Gravel slammed the door shut on the high-flying Chiefs with a 43-save performance in a 5-2 Spruce Kings victory in front of 1,089 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | mynechakovalleynow.com | Brendan Pawliw

An Independent candidate has put his name forward to run in the Cariboo-Prince George riding in the upcoming federal election. Kenneth B. Thompson of Quesnel is a lawyer who believes people need to vote for individuals instead of political parties that only serve the key interests of Montreal and Toronto.

1 month ago | mynechakovalleynow.com | Brendan Pawliw

“He’s fighting the world now.”That’s from former BC Premier Glen Clark who was part of a Canada/US Relations Panel during day one of the COFI Convention from the PG Conference and Civic Centre today (Thursday). Clark, who led the NDP from February of 1996 to August of 1999 was joined by 15-year Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam Conservative MP James Moore and Fellow/Lead on Canada/US Relations Strategy Mark Cameron.

1 month ago | mynechakovalleynow.com | Brendan Pawliw

“It’s common for a new leader to bring a bump in the polls but this is kind of unprecedented.”That’s from UNBC Political Science Instructor Jason Morris on the impact new Liberal Leader Mark Carney has had leading up to the spring election set for April 28th. Morris told Vista Radio it’s too soon to tell whether the popularity spike will be enough to remain in power. “We don’t know if it’s a trend or if it is just Canadians thinking there is a fresh new face let’s give that a shot.