Local News

The BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North is expected to open for business sometime late in 2012. While the new Prince George facility will help localize the treatment facilities for cancer sufferers living in northern B.C.

The nomination period for the 2011 Regional District of Fraser-Fort George election is half over and only one electoral area has more than one candidate. The following candidates have put their names forward in the regional district election.

How people perceive the amount of pain others are feeling is partly based on character traits of the pain sufferers, a UNBC researcher has determined.

The head of the medical imaging department at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.

Greer Creek Recreation Site has been closed after a footbridge across the creek was damaged beyond repair by high water during the summer. The log-and-plank bridge is slated for replacement later this fall.

The Prince George RCMP are asking the public for assistance following a sexual assault complaint. Shortly after 10:30 p.m.

City councillor Brian Skakun and the City of Prince George will be before the B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday to determine if, and when, city council can hold a censure hearing against Skakun.

Flu season is fast approaching and the Northern Health Authority is taking preventative action.

Residents have until Nov. 4 to have their say on the proposal to allow alcohol to be consumed in the stands at CN Centre. Currently, alcohol can be purchased and consumed in the suites and Ice Lounge at CN Centre.

The nights are chilling as each day advances towards winter. For the homeless and disenfranchised in the city, it is more than uncomfortable, it could be lethal.