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City management team needs to be paid like similar cities, poll says

City management team needs to be paid like similar cities, poll says

During the last Citizen poll we asked "what should the City of Prince George do about the wages and benefits of the management team at city hall?" Readers strongly suggested that "pay should be in line with other similar cities in B.C.
REAPS asks residents to be WaterWise

REAPS asks residents to be WaterWise

Prince George residents are some of the highest water consumers in B.C., using 754 litres of water per person per day in 2015.
Firefighters make progress on Dog Creek Trail blaze

Firefighters make progress on Dog Creek Trail blaze

Crews hope to have the Dog Creek Trail wildfire completely surrounded with a fireguard by the end of the day Saturday. First discovered on Tuesday, the lightning-caused fire about 30 kilometres northwest of Vanderhoof has grown significantly.
Sentences issued for drive-by shooting in Mackenzie

Sentences issued for drive-by shooting in Mackenzie

Two men were sentenced Friday for their roles in a 2016 drive-by shooting in Mackenzie. Kelly Michael Richet, 33, was sentenced to seven years in prison and Christopher Ryan Russell, 30, to six years.
Wildlife policy consultation ongoing

Wildlife policy consultation ongoing

Lowering the speed limit for nighttime winter driving where moose tend to be found is among the measures being touted as part of a public consultation process on wildlife management and habitat conservation.
Home invasion suspect faces seven charges

Home invasion suspect faces seven charges

A Prince George man faces seven charges from what police are calling a drug-related home invasion.
Two arrested after field hockey stick used like firearm

Two arrested after field hockey stick used like firearm

Two men were arrested Thursday night for allegedly taking turns pointing what appeared to be a shotgun - but turned out to be a field hockey stick covered in black tape - at pedestrians and drivers.
UNBC, TeejLab partner on Centre of Excellence

UNBC, TeejLab partner on Centre of Excellence

The University of Northern British Columbia and TeejLab Inc. are creating a new Centre of Excellence in Data Privacy, Security and Integrity that will provide thought leadership, best practices, research support and training.
Video shows thieves easily stealing two bikes

Video shows thieves easily stealing two bikes

Prince George RCMP have released a video showing just how easily poorly-secured bikes can be stolen.
CNC making progress on international students' concerns, administrator says

CNC making progress on international students' concerns, administrator says

Steps are being taken in answer to grievances and concerns College of New Caledonia's international students aired during a town-hall style meeting earlier this month, an administrator said Thursday.