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Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad says he favours a "spoke and hub" model of transportation along Highway 16 West, signaling a full-blown, publicly-run transit service from Prince George to Prince Rupert remains off the table as far as the provincial gov

Prince George police will have to wait at least another week to find out if they will have additional boots on the ground next year. RCMP Supt.

Nov. 25 is a sombre day in campuses across the country. Every year students gather at University of Northern B.C. for the day, set aside internationally, to recognize violence against women.

School District 57 will start meeting with the district's far-flung schools to develop a strategic plan for rural education.

Student enrolment in School District 57 is slightly up after years of constant decline. The preliminary report presented at Tuesday night's board meeting showed 12,728 students this school year compared to 12,654 the year before.

A UNBC professor has been reappointed to the Forest Practices Board. Dr. William B. McGill will serve another two-year term, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson said Tuesday.

A trio of Prince George businesses are in the running for the Small Business BC awards. Nancy O's Restaurant, Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant and Game Quest have been nominated in the people's choice category.

The Christmas season can be a difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one. It's in that spirit that the Celebrate-A-Life annual memorial will be held on Dec. 10 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church.

Budget meetings School District 57 has set dates for its public budget consultations. The board opted to offer two meetings in April, rather than a second option that offered a third, earlier, meeting in February.

The environmental assessment process on a proposed limestone quarry and lime plant in the regional district is underway. Graymont Western Canada is looking to develop a site about 27 kilometres northeast of Prince George, in the community of Giscome.