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Third First Nation raises concerns over treaty

Third First Nation raises concerns over treaty

Another area First Nation, the Nak'azdli Whut'en in Fort St. James, is voicing concerns regarding the proposed Lheidli T'enneh treaty which will go before a vote in June.
NMP celebrates new graduates

NMP celebrates new graduates

A graduation ceremony was held Friday for 31 Northern Medical Program graduates, the 11th graduating class since the program's inception. This year's graduating class included 14 graduates from northern B.C.
Pheromone pods popular in battle against Douglas fir beetle

Pheromone pods popular in battle against Douglas fir beetle

Prince George and area homeowners are making their contribution to the war against the Douglas fir beetle. Taking advantage of a program being run out of the Industrial Forestry Service Ltd.
Water to remain on the rise, River Forecast Centre head says

Water to remain on the rise, River Forecast Centre head says

The worst may be yet to come in terms of the high water.
Foodie Fridays to take over Canada Games Plaza starting in June

Foodie Fridays to take over Canada Games Plaza starting in June

Foodie Fridays, the weekly downtown assembly of food trucks and sidewalk vendors, will be moving to Canada Games Plaza this year. The outdoor critical mass of deliciousness will make its first appearance this year on June 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
B.C. passes marijuana driving-impairment law, but confusion remains

B.C. passes marijuana driving-impairment law, but confusion remains

VICTORIA -- B.C.'s top cop says he's frustrated by Ottawa's slow pace in selecting the roadside testing equipment that provinces will use to police drivers under the influence of soon-to-be-legal marijuana.
National events boost city's economy

National events boost city's economy

If you woke up this morning feeling a little smarter, a little sharper of mind, it could well be the city's collective consciousness at work. Two national-scale brain-a-poloozas are underway at the same time in the city.
Extracting kindness, one tooth at a time

Extracting kindness, one tooth at a time

The two founders of Prince George's only free dental clinic say the key ingredient to keeping the service in operation has been the dedication of their volunteers. Dr.
Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Prince George

Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Prince George

A discouraging trend in the number of deaths due to fentanyl in the city has emerged in the latest numbers recorded by the B.C. Coroners Service.
Test of alert system works for many but not all

Test of alert system works for many but not all

Some bugs still need to be worked out on the wireless Alert Ready system. Although many British Columbians received the alerts, many others did not when it was tested Thursday, the provincial government said in a bulletin this morning.