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The Prince George Airport was evacuated and the road leading to the facility was closed while police investigated a grenade, which was reportedly found in a piece of checked luggage.

CN Rail suffered a derailment about 16 km. west of Vanderhoof at about 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, a company spokesman confirmed. In all, 18 loaded coal cars derailed, CN spokesman Warren Chandler said.

A successful bid has garnered the local agency which specializes in welcoming newcomers more financial support. The Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) was awarded $423,356.

A 27-year-old man with a history of similar episodes was behind the wheel, Prince George RCMP are alleging, when police spent Sunday chasing down a suspected car thief.

Former Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill's name has emerged on the provincial lobbying scene. His name pops up three times in a search of the provincial government's lobbyist registry, www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.

An driving advisory remains in place for Highway 16 West from 40 km west of Terrace to the Port Edward turnoff, which has been reduced to single-lane alternating due to debris on the road.

Chris Molcak will never forget the first meeting he had at the John McInnis Centre in July 2010, after taking on the role as principal at the Centre for Learning Alternatives (CLA).

With the students out of class for the holiday season, dignitaries converged Tuesday on the College of New Caledonia (CNC) to get a close up look at the new technical education centre they hope will carry the school well into the future.

Apple cores, orange peels, banana skins and other kitchen waste usually end up in people's garbage cans.

Opponents of the Northern Supportive Recovery Society for Women were expected to launch a legal challenge against the city this week. On Dec.