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Inspection found excessive dust at mill

A Prince George fire prevention officer found excessive amounts of pine wood dust in Lakeland sawmill's slasher area during an inspection five months prior to the April 2012 explosion that killed two men and injured 21 other employees, a coroner's in
Housing committee making plan to reduce homelessness

Housing committee making plan to reduce homelessness

Armed with the findings of a recently completed study, the city committee focused on reducing homelessness will spend the year creating a go-to resource for those looking to create more affordable housing.
City aims to rebrand Prince George

City aims to rebrand Prince George

As Prince George moves into its second century, it's doing so with a new slogan. On Friday, city unveiled a new logo hailing the municipality as "The volunteer city - It's in our nature.

Bottle drive to benefit family of toddler

A child's tragedy is motivating other children to help a grieving family. At only three years of age, little Kenzie Ashton Boivin was fatally struck by a vehicle on Feb. 28 in the area of Ospika Boulevard and Massey Drive.
Negotiations stalled at UNBC

Negotiations stalled at UNBC

The fifth day of the University of Northern B.C. faculty began and ended without plans for further negotiations.

McBride village staff vote to unionize

Collective bargaining will begin in McBride after village employees voted in favour of unionizing. Ballots in a certification vote were counted Monday, with the results leading towards nine employees forming a bargaining unit represented by CLAC.
Layoffs coming to CNC

Layoffs coming to CNC

Faculty in several programs at the College of New Caledonia are preparing for layoffs.
Santos wins 50/50 draw

Santos wins 50/50 draw

Ticket D-75142. That was the lucky 50/50 number held by Prince George Cougars fan Anthony Santos that was drawn Monday afternoon at CN Centre.
Tragically Hip coming to CN Centre Sept. 26

Tragically Hip coming to CN Centre Sept. 26

The Tragically Hip come to Prince George Saturday, Sept. 26. to celebrate CN Centre's 20th birthday weekend. The Fully and Completely Tour stops in town at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
UNBC faculty holds protest

UNBC faculty holds protest

Professors from across Canada joined hundreds of people rallying in Prince George on Saturday afternoon to support staff on strike at the University of Northern B.C.