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UNBC nets second spot in Maclean's rankings

UNBC nets second spot in Maclean's rankings

The University of Northern British Columbia can count another feather in its scholastic cap, after nabbing second place among Canadian universities in its category. The annual Maclean's magazine rankings are based on a subjective reputation survey.
Society appeals for help with dogs

Society appeals for help with dogs

In amongst the 30 horses at the city's equine rescue centre, there are four dogs newly arrived for temporary housing. Timber, Zeus, Rango and Max have called the Pineview facility home since Sept.
Judge gives two more years of jail

Judge gives two more years of jail

A Prince George woman was sentenced Thursday to a further two years in jail for her role in two holdups earlier this year.
Council cites rising costs, OKs tax increase

Council cites rising costs, OKs tax increase

The current city council made some of its last major decisions Wednesday as they closed the book on the 2015 budget. The mayor and eight councillors made no changes to the staff-proposed $186,367,000 operating budget, which includes a 2.
Plight of Lakeland workers debated in legislature

Plight of Lakeland workers debated in legislature

Bruce Germyn didn't know his name would come up Wednesday afternoon in the provincial legislature, but he's glad it did.
Speed crackdown on Ospika

Speed crackdown on Ospika

Prince George RCMP's municipal traffic section issued 60 tickets for speeding during a traffic enforcement campaign along Ospika Boulevard on Wednesday.

New DriveBC webcam keeps an eye on Highway 97 at Chamulak Road

A new DriveBC webcam is now live on Highway 97 at Chamulak Road in Stoner, located about 36 kilometres south of Prince George.

Buyer beware in van sale, judge rules

A Vernon man's claim for damages from a Burns Lake couple who sold him a van that turned out to be in need of extensive repairs has been dismissed by a Prince George provincial court judge.

District sued over slip and fall

A Houston woman who slipped and fell in the parking lot of the community's high school two years ago is suing the Bulkley Valley school district for damages. According to a notice of civil claim filed Monday with the B.C.
Damaging signs a police matter: city

Damaging signs a police matter: city

Damaged campaign signs aren't just a cost to the candidates who put them up, but they can also be indicative of a criminal act. According to RCMP spokesperson Cpl.