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Coldsnap kicks off this weekend

Coldsnap kicks off this weekend

Coldsnap is second to none at bringing national and international folk-roots music acts to Prince George. It is also second to none at shining a spotlight on all local talent.
UNBC historian looking back at school's creation

UNBC historian looking back at school's creation

UNBC professor Jonathan Swainger found himself in an unusual position as a historian when he began writing a history of his own university.
New book examines history of German immigrants in Argentina

New book examines history of German immigrants in Argentina

UNBC history professor Benjamin Bryce has published a new book chronicling the experiences of an immigrant community halfway across the world.
Indigenous court no "get of of jail free card"

Indigenous court no "get of of jail free card"

A new kind of legal proceeding aimed at reducing the number of indigenous people revolving through the criminal justice system is coming to Prince George, and one of its biggest proponents wants to make one thing perfectly clear.
Fort St. James skater Macdonald earns Oympic spot

Fort St. James skater Macdonald earns Oympic spot

Jamie Macdonald is going to the Olympics and she will be bringing a piece of the Fort with her. The 23-year-old from Fort St.
City announces formal bid for 2020 Brier

City announces formal bid for 2020 Brier

The City of Prince George has a vision for hosting the biggest curling tournament in the world. They are seeing CN Centre as the venue for the Tim Hortons Brier, and they are seeing with 20-20 clarity.

O'Dine named to Olympic team

Meryeta O'Dine will wear the maple leaf at the Olympic Winter Games The 20-year-old from Prince George was named to Canada's snowboard cross team on Wednesday, bringing to four the number of local athletes selected for the Olympics next month in Pyeo
Acclaimed local author mourned

Acclaimed local author mourned

One of Prince George's finest pens has run out of ink. Prolific local writer Jack Boudreau died Jan. 19 after a prolonged illness.
Shelters over capacity as temperatures set to drop

Shelters over capacity as temperatures set to drop

Prince George's women's and men's shelters are well over-capacity this winter and operators say the length of time individuals are staying is growing. Staff at three local shelters say they have been near or over capacity most nights over the winter.
Minister stressed positives before TPP deal announced

Minister stressed positives before TPP deal announced

When federal Minister of Natural Resources James Carr attended the B.C. Natural Resources Forum last week, he gave several hints of the international trade directions the federal government took in the past 48 hours.