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New BC Transit buses take to Highway 16

New BC Transit buses take to Highway 16

A trio of new buses have been deployed along B.C. Transit's Highway 16 services between Prince George and Smithers. The 2017 International ElDorado 320 AeroElite can hold up to 30 passengers, 10 more than their predecessors.
Petition launched against Site C dam

Petition launched against Site C dam

British Columbia's Chief Electoral Officer has approved in principle an initiative petition application attempting to stop construction of the $10.7-billion Site C dam, Elections BC announced Thursday.
School breakfast programs growing in School District 57

School breakfast programs growing in School District 57

In the dwindling weeks of 2017, Kevin Beatty and Steve Dalla Lana sat down with community representatives from the Sinclar Group. The president of the Prince George Rotary Club and the principal of Westwood Elementary had an ask in mind.
Province announces $16 million in funding for broadband access

Province announces $16 million in funding for broadband access

B.C.'s Minister of Citizen Services Jinny Sims announced $16 million in provincial funding for broadband connectivity, targeted to remote and rural communities.
Chamber to seek nominations for Business Excellence Awards

Chamber to seek nominations for Business Excellence Awards

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming nominations for this year's Business Excellence Awards starting on Monday.
High water forces evacuation alert

High water forces evacuation alert

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued an evacuation alert for 39 properties on the Upper Mud River Road area in answer to flooding and high water. Affected residents are asked to prepare for a full-fledged evacuation.
Father at a loss in dealing with daughter's tormentor

Father at a loss in dealing with daughter's tormentor

A Prince George father is frustrated with what he says is inaction by authorities against a boy who has been bullying his teenaged daughter.
Suspect in shooting at motel arrested

Suspect in shooting at motel arrested

A 23-year-old Prince George man has been arrested in relation to the shooting incident Tuesday morning at a local motel. The suspect was apprehended Wednesday afternoon, Prince George RCMP said.
Slideshow on trip to East Africa set for May 11

Slideshow on trip to East Africa set for May 11

Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club members Shudao Ni and Dave King will present a slideshow based on their trip this past October to East Africa on Friday, May 11 at ArtSpace, 7 p.m. start.
Province wants new deal with cities for intersection-camera revenue

Province wants new deal with cities for intersection-camera revenue

VICTORIA - The B.C. government wants to renegotiate how it shares traffic-ticket revenue with municipalities as it prepares to generate even more money from new, automated, intersection speed cameras. The Union of B.C.