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Former cabinet minister given UNBC role

Former cabinet minister given UNBC role

The University of Northern B.C. has announced James Moore as its new chancellor. The former member of Parliament got his bachelor’s degree in political science at the Prince George university in 2001.
Man faces charges for dealing medley of drugs

Man faces charges for dealing medley of drugs

A Prince George man arrested at a 1500-block Victoria Street motel now faces four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking from the incident.
City on track for 3% property tax hike

City on track for 3% property tax hike

City council made no moves to alter the three-per-cent tax levy increase presented in the 2016 operating budget after the first night of deliberations Wednesday.
Downtown tear-down starts today

Downtown tear-down starts today

The city will start tearing down a problem property in the downtown core today. Snaring River Holdings Ltd/Western Thermal Demolition have been contracted to do the work on 231-233 George St.
Find Your Fit tour offers information on in-demand jobs

Find Your Fit tour offers information on in-demand jobs

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience when the WorkBC's Find Your Fit tour rolls into Prince George today and tomorrow.
Central Mountain Air increases capacity on Kelowna, Terrace flight

Central Mountain Air increases capacity on Kelowna, Terrace flight

Central Mountain Air is doubling the capacity on its route between Kelowna, Prince George and Terrace, effective Tuesday. That's when the route will be serviced by a 37-seat Dash 8, in place of a 19-seat Beech 1900D, the company said this week..
Spoke and hub transit model may be workable for Highway of Tears, says Rustad

Spoke and hub transit model may be workable for Highway of Tears, says Rustad

Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad says he favours a "spoke and hub" model of transportation along Highway 16 West, signaling a full-blown, publicly-run transit service from Prince George to Prince Rupert remains off the table as far as the provincial gov
Council mulls boosting RCMP budget

Council mulls boosting RCMP budget

Prince George police will have to wait at least another week to find out if they will have additional boots on the ground next year. RCMP Supt.
UNBC marks Montreal Massacre in campus event on violence against women

UNBC marks Montreal Massacre in campus event on violence against women

Nov. 25 is a sombre day in campuses across the country. Every year students gather at University of Northern B.C. for the day, set aside internationally, to recognize violence against women.
District seeks input on rural schools

District seeks input on rural schools

School District 57 will start meeting with the district's far-flung schools to develop a strategic plan for rural education.