Local News

There are less than three months left until Prince George voters go to the polls to select a new Prince George mayor and council, school board trustees and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George directors.

A phone scam that is becoming all too familiar to Prince George residents is once again making the rounds.

A donation from a pipeline construction company will allow 24 students to take an occupational health and safety officer course at no charge.

Free breakfast will be served to patrons of the Prince George Farmers' Market this Saturday. It will be served up by the White Goose Bistro with Canfor footing the bill to show the company's appreciation to its employees and the city's residents.

Construction began on nine single-family homes during July in Prince George and area, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The number of people holding down jobs in Prince George rose by 600 in July, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers. The total now stands at 51,100, as the figure remained above the 50,000 mark for the fifth month in a row.

The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is set to take the trails of Cottonwood Island Park on Sun., Sept. 7 for the annual Paws for a Cause walk. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m.

A convicted killer long considered a person of interest in the disappearance of a missing woman along northern B.C.'s Highway of Tears is claiming he passed a polygraph test about his involvement in the case.

UNBC has added a new position to its administrative leadership team. Mark Dale, the current provost and vice-president academic, will be the university's first dean of regional programs.

Checking in luggage at the Prince George Airport will look a little different between now and October.