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Tsilhqot'in release mining policy

The Tsilhqot'in National Government, which represents six First Nations near Williams Lake, has released a draft of a mining policy which it says will pave the way for "more positive relationships" with the mining industry in their traditional territ

CNC gets 56 additional LNG trades training seats

College of New Caledonia will receive funding for an additional 56 training spaces as part of the push to bring liquified natural gas to B.C., the provincial government said Thursday.
Liberals offer strike subsidy in teachers' dispute

Liberals offer strike subsidy in teachers' dispute

If the teachers' dispute with the provincial government continues into September, the government will be giving a $40 per day subsidy for each child under 13 attending public school.

Man gets two more years in jail

A Prince George man was sentenced Thursday to a further two years in jail followed by two years probation for attacking three people outside a downtown nightspot.

Miner forced to pay up

Western Coal Corp. - a subsidiary of Walter Energy - has been ordered to pay 60 days' back wages to employees of the company's shuttered Wolverine Mine in Tumbler Ridge. In a ruling issued last week, B.C.
Boy hurt in park

Boy hurt in park

A summertime doctor's visit is prompting one Prince George mother to question why there aren't any precautions in place to prevent burns at Duchess Park.
Massey Drive reopened Thursday night

Massey Drive reopened Thursday night

A large sinkhole that has closed the northbound lanes of Massey Drive since Tuesday afternoon was expected to be repaired last night.

Museum set for P. G. visit

The Royal BC Museum is teaming up with the Prince George Public Library for a pair of nature talks next month.

Health bus runs pared down

From Aug. 10-23, the Northern Health Connections bus, which provides health care transportation for clients traveling to non-emergency health services outside their home communities, will not run regular routes.
Summerfest samples delights

Summerfest samples delights

A lip-smacking appetizer for Summerfest was spooned out to key sponsors and guests, Wednesday afternoon.