Local News

The future of Asia-Pacific trade is up in the air, but down on the Prince George ground, the runway to prosperity has been cleared for takeoff.

The Grade 1 class at Sacred Heart school rehearse Thursday morning in Sacred Heart Cathedral for the school's Christmas concert Thursday evening.

Sateva Mccabe, 5, visits with Santa at Pine Centre Mall Thursday. Santa will be available to visit children from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and Christmas Eve.

The provincial government and Calgary-based energy giant TransCanada Corp. will be helping people stay connected in Prince George.

The Parole Board of Canada has granted full parole to a former Prince George man serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in the 1995 death of a woman on a northern B.C. ranch.

Operation Red Nose continues tonight and tomorrow night with rides available from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call (250) 962-7433.

Art Kaehn will lead the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors for another year.

A former Prince George man should learn early in the new year the penalty he will receive for his role in a home invasion and assault three years ago that left one victim with extensive injuries.

UNBC will be chock full of new administrative talent this school year after announcing William Krane as the upcoming provost and vice president academic. Krane is the latest addition, following the arrival of UNBC president Daniel Weeks in September.