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Local RCMP youth academy sees first female leader

Local RCMP youth academy sees first female leader

For the first time in its 18-year history, the Prince George RCMP Youth Academy saw a female cadet take on the lead role of the 18-member troop during the week-long training session held at Kelly Road secondary, which concluded Saturday.
UNBC class gauging local support for electoral reform

UNBC class gauging local support for electoral reform

A UNBC political science class has launched an online survey to find out how local residents feel about electoral reform. The online survey went live earlier in March. It is particularly geared to students, but is open to all.
UNBC passes tuition fee increase, balanced budget

UNBC passes tuition fee increase, balanced budget

The UNBC board of governors passed a two per cent tuition fee increase for the 2018/19 year, as part of a projected balanced budget.
Launch of Indigenous court celebrated

Launch of Indigenous court celebrated

Complete with traditional drumming and dancing and the bestowing of ceremonial blankets, a celebration was held Friday for the launch of a new kind of court in Prince George - one meant to end the revolving door for Indigenous people caught up in the
Fatal collision closes highway

Fatal collision closes highway

One person was killed and another sent to hospital in critical condition following a collision between a car and a pickup truck Friday morning on Highway 97 South.
New president sworn in for hotel, food service union

New president sworn in for hotel, food service union

A new president has been sworn in for the UNITE HERE Local 40 union, which represents hotel and food service employees in Prince George and throughout B.C.
YMCA to no longer host road race

YMCA to no longer host road race

The YMCA's annual road race is no more. The event will not be held this year, the Y said in a website posting , ending a 31-year tradition.
Four-laning project progressing

Four-laning project progressing

"Great progress" is being made on four-laning a section of Highway 97 south of Prince George, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
February snowfall produced big numbers

February snowfall produced big numbers

Enough snow was cleared from city streets in February to fill four CN Centres, according to city hall.
Spark arresters now mandatory for off-road vehicles

Spark arresters now mandatory for off-road vehicles

Make sure your quads and dirtbikes are fitted with spark arresters or risk a hefty fine.