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Big shake up at city hall

Big shake up at city hall

Major changes to the management structure have been made at city hall. Gone is community services director Colleen Van Mook, whose last day of work was Thursday according to an internal city memo, with her community services department disbanded.

Workshop to detail rig rollovers

Truckers will soon have what happens during a rig rollover explained to them in detail. The BC Forest Safety Council is holding a free workshop in Prince George to break down that kind of incident before they happen on local roads.
New utility plan creeping forward

New utility plan creeping forward

A proposed bylaw regulating the new storm water utility and associated fees will undergo further scrutiny before council has a chance to pass judgment.

Driving stolen truck earns more jail time

Eric Wayde Thor Johnson was sentenced Thursday to a further 40 days in jail after Prince George RCMP caught him driving a stolen pickup truck. Prior to sentencing, Johnson, 30, had been in custody for for 110 days since his arrest Nov.
Kin 1 gets new name for 2015 Games

Kin 1 gets new name for 2015 Games

During the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Kin 1 will be known as the Lakewood Dental Arena at CN Centre. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon at the local rink, which recently re-opened to the public after going through major renovations.

Mascot choice down to finalists

The organizing committee for the 2015 Canada Winter Games wants Prince George's help selecting a mascot for the games.

Gas sales tactics questioned

Salespeople going door-to-door trying to sign up homeowners to long-term fixed-priced contracts for natural gas are nothing new for Marlies Greulich, but the one who came knocking on the door of her Burden Street home Monday night was decidedly less-
Hockey Gold

Hockey Gold

Millions sought to improve plowing

Millions sought to improve plowing

The city department responsible for snow clearing is asking for more than $6.6 million to improve operations.
Show misadventure draws tears

Show misadventure draws tears

The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure played to an excited crowd Feb. 18 at the Prince George Playhouse - but not everyone who came out for a good time left happy.