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Marijuana grower gets nine months in jail

Marijuana grower gets nine months in jail

A 63-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to nine months in jail for his role in operating a marijuana grow operation. In sentencing "Ben" Gjisbertus Jacbus Delege, B.C.
Shaw outage over in Prince George

Shaw outage over in Prince George

A Shaw outage meant Prince George residents were without internet and cable early Tuesday morning. In an update at 10:30 a.m. the service provider said it had fixed the problem.
HandyDART survey looking for answers about the service

HandyDART survey looking for answers about the service

The B.C. Seniors Advocate is interested in knowing how 30,000 users of HandyDart are liking the service provided to them.
Local woodlot owners win award

Local woodlot owners win award

Prince George-based Big Bull Enterprises Ltd. has earned awards from the provincial government for innovation and excellence in woodlot management.
Achillion owner ready to retire

Achillion owner ready to retire

One of downtown Prince George's most popular restaurants is about to close. After nearly 35 years of serving some of the best Greek cuisine the city has known, Kostas Iliopulos will shut the doors of the Achillion on Oct. 29.
Operation Red Nose seeking volunteers

Operation Red Nose seeking volunteers

Operation Red Nose Prince George is asking the community to be a deer and volunteer for its 2016 campaign. The designated driving service available during the holiday season relies on an army of volunteers to help keep Prince George roads safe.
Daughters of the Vote to fight for equal representation

Daughters of the Vote to fight for equal representation

Two women have been chosen to represent the two Prince George ridings at a leadership conference in Ottawa designed to encourage more women to get involved in politics.
Motel still in city's bad books

Motel still in city's bad books

The business license suspension deadline on the Connaught Motor Inn has come and gone with none of the 15 conditions fully met. City council closed the inn's doors for three months, until Oct.
Lheidli T'enneh name for UNBC added to sign

Lheidli T'enneh name for UNBC added to sign

The sign at the entrance to the University of Northern British Columbia is now welcoming people in the dialect spoken by the Lheidli T'enneh. Nizdeh Nekeyoh Hohudel'eh Baiyoh means "House of Learning" in the Dakehl (Carrier) language.
McKinnon elected Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief

McKinnon elected Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief

Alexander McKinnon has been elected Chief of the Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation. McKinnon is a former band councillor and longtime resident of Nak'azdli, located next to Fort St. James.