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Number of people collecting EI rising

Number of people collecting EI rising

There were 1,850 people in Prince George collecting Employment Insurance in October, according to the most-recent numbers from Statistics Canada.
Man sentenced for assault

Man sentenced for assault

One of three people charged after a man showed up at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia 14 months ago with extensive injuries has been sentenced to jail time served for assault causing bodily harm.
Property values up

Property values up

Property values in Prince George were on the rise in 2015, according to the latest figures by B.C. Assessment.
City paves way for park sale

City paves way for park sale

The city took its first steps Monday night in preparing a portion of Ron Brent park for sale. City council passed first and second reading of the required zoning changes necessary to precede the sale of 1.
PGAIR launches anti-idling campaign

PGAIR launches anti-idling campaign

A local group dedicated to clearing the air is rolling out the next piece in its campaign to get members of the public to think about their individual contributions to the city's air quality.
WIDC welcomes first engineering students

WIDC welcomes first engineering students

For the last two years, Vancouver structural engineer Chelsea Olson has kept her eye on Prince George. Then the day finally came in September when the University of Northern B.C.
Airline increasing flights to Victoria

Airline increasing flights to Victoria

A year after introducing the service, Pacific Coastal Airlines will soon offer twice-daily flights to Victoria during the work week. Starting Mon., Jan. 18, flights bound for the city will depart from Prince George at 12:30 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.

RCMP kept busy over Christmas and New Year

Prince George RCMP responded to over 1,200 calls during the two-week holiday season. Of those calls, 22 were for break and enters, 14 were for thefts from vehicles and three were for stolen vehicles.
Crown seeking jail for man in child porn case

Crown seeking jail for man in child porn case

A Prince George man facing sentencing for one count of possessing child pornography told the court Monday he is "appalled and ashamed" for his thoughts and actions.
Lheidli T'enneh to vote on treaty

Lheidli T'enneh to vote on treaty

Members of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation are going back to the polls this year to vote on the long-simmering treaty proposal with the province. "We have been involved in the B.C.