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Job cuts come as part of balancing UNBC budget

Job cuts come as part of balancing UNBC budget

The University of Northern British Columbia Board of Governors have approved an $93.6-mllion operating budget for 2020-21 that trimmed $3.4 million in expenses at the cost of 21 jobs and increased tuition fees to make ends meet.
Fraser River in Prince George downgraded as Farrell Street evacuation alert is lifted

Fraser River in Prince George downgraded as Farrell Street evacuation alert is lifted

Reduced flood risks a factor in City's, BC River Forecast Centre’s decisions
North continues COVID-19 free, state of emergency extended

North continues COVID-19 free, state of emergency extended

Northern B.C. continued to have no new or active cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. In a joint statement issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C.
Zero new Northern Health COVID-19 cases for 27th straight day, B.C. rises to 2,990

Zero new Northern Health COVID-19 cases for 27th straight day, B.C. rises to 2,990

Officials say 2,645 people have recovered from the virus
¡Asombrosa! UNBC women’s basketball graduate signs top-level contract in Spanish league

¡Asombrosa! UNBC women’s basketball graduate signs top-level contract in Spanish league

Maria Mongomo turning pro in home country after five years in Prince George
Crash closes Queensway

Crash closes Queensway

A collision near the intersection of Queensway and Hamilton Avenue closed traffic in both directions on Tuesday afternoon. Police, fire crews and ambulances were on the scene shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
'Heck of a drop' for chihuahua that fell down a well

'Heck of a drop' for chihuahua that fell down a well

Province must foot bill for wrongful arrest, judge confirms

Province must foot bill for wrongful arrest, judge confirms

The provincial government is on the hook for the $55,000 in damages awarded to a woman for a wrongful arrest outside a store in Smithers. In a followup to her May 22 decision, B.C.
Prince George's Kendall Kershaw moves closer to becoming the new Maxim Cover Girl

Prince George's Kendall Kershaw moves closer to becoming the new Maxim Cover Girl

Local fitness coach has made it to the quarter-finals
Evacuation alert lifted for Farrell Street

Evacuation alert lifted for Farrell Street

The City of Prince George has rescinded its evacuation alert for residents of Farrell Street after water levels on the Fraser River receded on Tuesday.