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73-year-old Prince George man missing

Prince George RCMP are looking for a missing 73-year-old man last seen in mid-October. Dietmar Joseph Faeth was scheduled to leave Prince George on a confirmed West Jet flight on November 6, 2010.

Library program teaches babies to "talk" using sign language

Babies can do more than cry to make their wishes known to their parents, research has shown. One innovative way to help babies communicate before they can actually talk is using American Sign Language (ASL).

Dog licences up for increase

A proposal to increase the city's animal control fees will go before city council on Monday night. If approved, the fee for a dog licence for a spayed or neutered dog will cost $27.50, a $2.

Exhibit showcases UNBC fine arts talent

An exhibit of work by University of Northern British Columbia fine arts students will open Monday evening. The opening reception for Under the Stairs, is set for 7 p.m. in the UNBC Rotunda Gallery. The show runs until Dec.

Social grant scheme to be up for discussion

The Prince George Community Foundation could be put in charge of distributing $100,000 of the city's social grant funding next year depending on how city council greets the two proposals on Monday night.

Society against liquor store at Coast Inn

An attempt to establish a liquor store at the Coast Inn of the North is meeting with controversy.

Already a record year for exports to China

With nearly $2.6 billion worth of merchandise and commodities shipped over the first nine months of the year, 2010 has already become British Columbia's record year for exports to China, B.C.
Gateway trade mission brings business home from Asia

Gateway trade mission brings business home from Asia

An increase in copper shipments to Japan through the Port of Vancouver and additional daily flights from Tokyo through Vancouver International Airport highlight the a Pacific Gateway Alliance mission to Asia.

Share a Bear program starts up at B.C. Liquor Stores

B.C. Liquor Stores annual Share a Bear program starts up on Monday and this year, twin bears will be polar bear cubs outfitted with sparkly scarves - one blue and one silver - will be the centrepiece.

Cutbank cleanup pulls out plenty of garbage

It cost more than $23,000 but a cleanup of the cutbanks last month yielded plenty of garbage.