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UNBC, CNC funding announcements taken from B.C. Liberal platform

UNBC, CNC funding announcements taken from B.C. Liberal platform

Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond is pleased that the B.C. NDP government has adopted what appears to be a plank in the 2017 B.C. Liberal platform. The B.C. government announced $4.
Rights group, landlords protest proposed city bylaw

Rights group, landlords protest proposed city bylaw

A proposed city bylaw targeting chronic nuisance properties has prompted a backlash from a human rights advocacy organization and the industry association representing B.C. landlords. On Jan.
Enemy in the midst?

Enemy in the midst?

Horgan shows otherwise during keynote address at forum
Conservation in the climate change era

Conservation in the climate change era

The head of Canada's largest international conservationist agency believes the era of looking at single-issue fixes for protecting wildlife may be coming to an end.
Witness at murder trial recalls wild aftermath to deadly shooting

Witness at murder trial recalls wild aftermath to deadly shooting

A key witness at a trial for three men accused of a drug-related murder recounted a long, wild and winding aftermath to a deadly shooting during testimony Wednesday.
Drug charges approved against local man

Drug charges approved against local man

Federal Crown counsel approved charges Wednesday against a Prince George man following the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of drugs from two homes in October.
Six projects receive federal support

Six projects receive federal support

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr announced $6.45 million in funding for six resource projects on Wednesday during the B.C. Natural Resources Forum at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre.
Sugar substitute cause of postal depot shutdown

Sugar substitute cause of postal depot shutdown

The suspicious substance that forced an evacuation of the Canada Post sorting facility a few months ago has been identified as a sugar substitute, RCMP said this week. The depot at 15th and Nicholson was closed for about a half day on Oct.
Gas station scene of armed robbery

Gas station scene of armed robbery

A youth is in custody and police are on the lookout for two more suspects following an armed robbery of a gas station early Wednesday morning. Called to Fifth and Tabor at 12:40 a.m., police arrested an 18-year-old male at the scene.
Local families in Hawaii shaken by missile scare

Local families in Hawaii shaken by missile scare

Two Prince George families in Hawaii on vacation had a frightening and surreal experience on Saturday morning. Just before 8:10 a.m.