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Hampole digs in for Skate Canada Challenge

Hampole digs in for Skate Canada Challenge

Chances are slim there will be ice on the streets of Vancouver, even in January. Justin Hampole is not at all concerned about that.
Kids not getting enough time to eat at school, parent survey finds

Kids not getting enough time to eat at school, parent survey finds

A survey of close to 700 parents in the Prince George area has found that primary school-age children are not being given enough time to eat their lunches.
UNBC students, faculty hold Montreal Massacre memorial

UNBC students, faculty hold Montreal Massacre memorial

Sarah Boyd, the executive director of the Northern Women's Centre at UNBC, was propelled into a lifetime of activism by the events of December 6th, 1989. "I was a young woman working in Toronto at the time, and I heard about the massacre in the news.
Minimum wage boost considered at forum

Minimum wage boost considered at forum

The B.C. Fair Wages Commission heard from area residents, labour organizations, student representatives and business groups on the issue of increasing the provincial minimum wage on Tuesday.
Valemount's geothermal project heating up

Valemount's geothermal project heating up

Regardless of whether the B.C. NDP government decides to finish or cancel Site C dam, proponents of geothermal power are now hopeful that at least one small demonstration project may move forward.
Morrow's design contributions recognized by School District 57

Morrow's design contributions recognized by School District 57

In the 1960s, architect Trelle Morrow changed the shape of learning in Prince George. Now one of the schools he designed will be recognized on the city's heritage register, to commemorate what he calls an "experimental school.
Trial begins for former Fort St. James fire chief accused of groping

Trial begins for former Fort St. James fire chief accused of groping

A new trial for a former Fort St.
Chamber CEO steps down

Chamber CEO steps down

After only a few months on the job, the current CEO of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce is moving on. The chamber announced on Tuesday afternoon that they were reopening their call for CEO candidates.
Damaged gas line prompts evacuation

Damaged gas line prompts evacuation

A damaged natural gas service line prompted the evacuation of the Prince George Public Library on Tuesday morning. The gas line was damaged on the construction site of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel next to the library's Bob Harkins branch.
Daughter in Valemount standoff issued a conditional discharge

Daughter in Valemount standoff issued a conditional discharge

The daughter of a man shot and killed in a standoff with police near Valemount three years ago was issued a conditional discharge for her role in the incident.