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City hearings on medical marijuana coming Monday

City hearings on medical marijuana coming Monday

The long-kicked around zoning proposal for medical marijuana operations is finally open to public debate.
UNBC strike heats up as allegations fly

UNBC strike heats up as allegations fly

The war of words between faculty and administrators at the University of Northern B.C. continued Tuesday, day six of the faculty strike.

Bassermann receives civic honour

Another former city councillor was awarded Prince George's highest honour. Don Bassermann received the Freedom of the City on Friday night, during the 100th Anniversary Civic Appreciation Dinner.

Inspection found excessive dust at mill

A Prince George fire prevention officer found excessive amounts of pine wood dust in Lakeland sawmill's slasher area during an inspection five months prior to the April 2012 explosion that killed two men and injured 21 other employees, a coroner's in
Housing committee making plan to reduce homelessness

Housing committee making plan to reduce homelessness

Armed with the findings of a recently completed study, the city committee focused on reducing homelessness will spend the year creating a go-to resource for those looking to create more affordable housing.
City aims to rebrand Prince George

City aims to rebrand Prince George

As Prince George moves into its second century, it's doing so with a new slogan. On Friday, city unveiled a new logo hailing the municipality as "The volunteer city - It's in our nature.

Bottle drive to benefit family of toddler

A child's tragedy is motivating other children to help a grieving family. At only three years of age, little Kenzie Ashton Boivin was fatally struck by a vehicle on Feb. 28 in the area of Ospika Boulevard and Massey Drive.
Negotiations stalled at UNBC

Negotiations stalled at UNBC

The fifth day of the University of Northern B.C. faculty began and ended without plans for further negotiations.

McBride village staff vote to unionize

Collective bargaining will begin in McBride after village employees voted in favour of unionizing. Ballots in a certification vote were counted Monday, with the results leading towards nine employees forming a bargaining unit represented by CLAC.
Layoffs coming to CNC

Layoffs coming to CNC

Faculty in several programs at the College of New Caledonia are preparing for layoffs.