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Day of mourning set for Workers Memorial

Day of mourning set for Workers Memorial

The mother of a young man who lost his life while on the job will be the keynote speaker when the annual day of mourning for those who died in workplace incidents is held today at the Workers Memorial, at the corner of Patricia Boulevard and Queenswa
UNBC student shines light on proteins

UNBC student shines light on proteins

A UNBC biochemistry graduate student has published the results of research that could lead to groundbreaking discoveries about what causes disease in humans.
Pet Fair for animal lovers

Pet Fair for animal lovers

When pet lovers unite, it's impawsible to ignore the furry enthusiasm that follows. The second annual Prince George Pet Fair takes place at the Columbus Community Centre on May 7.
City awards contract for backup water main

City awards contract for backup water main

Prince George city council has awarded a contract to construct a water main between two city wells and a pump house. IDL Projects Inc.
Get Loud during Mental Health Week

Get Loud during Mental Health Week

The old saying is that a picture is worth a thousand words and the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is hoping the community will strike a pose while amping up the volume to Get Loud for Mental Health during their campaign May 2
Trustees reject district name change, consider rural recommendations

Trustees reject district name change, consider rural recommendations

Hire a rural principal, change the name of the school district and offer digital learning alternatives to the region's remote schools.
Ban on large scale open burning to be rescinded

Ban on large scale open burning to be rescinded

Large-scale industrial open burning will once again be allowed in the Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Mackenzie natural resource districts effective noon Wednesday, the B.C. Wildfire Service said.
Fire at wood treatment plant doused

Fire at wood treatment plant doused

Prince George Fire Rescue firefighters dealt with a blaze at Northwest Wood Treaters on Tuesday night In all, 17 firefighters from four halls were called to the scene at 10553 Willow Cale Forest Road at 7:26 p.m.
Non-stop flights to Dease Lake to start June 6

Non-stop flights to Dease Lake to start June 6

NT Air will be providing non-stop service to Dease Lake from the Prince George. The seasonal flight takes to the skies twice a week starting June 6 and ending October 27.
Jewett, Alwood sent to prison for swarming attacks

Jewett, Alwood sent to prison for swarming attacks

Saying he needed to emphasize the principles of denunciation and deterrence over rehabilitation, a Prince George provincial court judge sentenced the woman and man involved in "vicious, cowardly" swarming-style attacks against two youths to federal t