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The Nechako branch of the Prince George Public Library is performing well, a city council committee heard Monday. But even if it weren't, it's not necessarily council's place to tell tthe library what to do with the money it receives.

With a little more than two months until the legislated start date of a new provincial recycling program, a group of business representatives are calling for its delay.

The City of Prince George has extended the nomination period for the annual Volunteer Awards to March 17. The awards will be presented by Mayor Shari Green and council at the annual Civic Appreciation Dinner on April 26.

A new survey shows 67 per cent of Canadian parents are uncertain their children will fulfill their hopes, and 83 per cent were unsure if they achieved what their parents wanted for them.

Cuts to BC Ferries service to Prince Rupert will have far-reaching consequences for all of northern B.C., said the port city's mayor.

City council will have a better idea this summer of what it will take to bring a performing arts centre to Prince George.

The local RCMP are asking the public's help in tracking down suspects connected to an attempted home invasion. Just before 2 a.m. March 7, the Prince George RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 2100 block of Upland Street.

The city has walked away from a bid to purchase heavy industrial land outside of the municipal boundary, according to the provincial ministry responsible for land sales.

Prince George residents are mourning the death of city matriarch Bea Dezell, who died Thursday at the age of 105. Not only did she live to a remarkably old age but she also led a remarkable life, according to friends and family.

Four schools in the College Heights neighbourhood were locked down Firday after reports of an armed pedestrian were made to police. The first alert was at about 8:45 a.m. when a schoolgirl spotted someone suspicious.