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Spruce Kings Show Home draw coming soon

Spruce Kings Show Home draw coming soon

There's still time to grab the winning ticket before sales close Monday for the Prince George Spruce Kings Show Home lottery that offers the chance to win the custom-built home worth $610,000 located in the Aberdeen Glen subdivision.
Homebuilder donating house proceeds to Spirit of the North

Homebuilder donating house proceeds to Spirit of the North

In an effort to raise funds for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, Copper Falls Custom Homes will donate the proceeds from a new build at 2759 Links Dr. in the Aberdeen Glen subdivision.
Farmers' markets look to reconcile differences

Farmers' markets look to reconcile differences

After an angry schism separated the Prince George Farmers' Market from the Wilson Square Community Market in 2014, a pleasant warm front is now blowing them back towards each other.
PGSO, Stobbe brothers show outstanding

PGSO, Stobbe brothers show outstanding

Editor's Note: Sean sent in his review last Monday and this bad editor lost it in the shuffle. My apologies, sir. Thanks for submitting this and sharing your expertise with our readers.
Former MCFD manager sentenced for child pornography

Former MCFD manager sentenced for child pornography

A former manager with B.C.'s Ministry of Children and Family Development has been sentenced to eight months in jail followed by two years probation on child pornography charges. Edward Owen Berry, 55, was issued the term Tuesday by B.C.
Gwynne Dyer to speak at UNBC

Gwynne Dyer to speak at UNBC

Best-selling Canadian journalist Gwynne Dyer will present a public lecture at UNBC on May 14, on the subject of the rise of the populist right in North America and Europe.
Just half of daycare providers apply for B.C. government financial support

Just half of daycare providers apply for B.C. government financial support

Just over half of eligible B.C. childcare providers have applied to participate in a program aimed at reducing daycare fees for parents, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
ICBC legislation could solve financial crisis, says minister

ICBC legislation could solve financial crisis, says minister

VICTORIA -- B.C.'s attorney general says caps on minor injury claims and a push to an out-of-court dispute resolution could save the Insurance Corp. of B.C.
Overdose prevention site expanding

Overdose prevention site expanding

Faced with an increasing demand for harm reduction services, northern B.C.'s only overdose prevention site is in the midst of a significant renovation and expansion. The site has seen close to 6,000 visits between December 2016 and March 31, 2018.
Air quality advisory in effect

Air quality advisory in effect

The city is under an air quality advisory due to high concentrations of dust. Issued Tuesday morning, the advisory will remain in effect until further notice.