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UNBC profs get 10 per cent raise from arbitrator

UNBC profs get 10 per cent raise from arbitrator

The University of Northern B.C. has a first collective agreement after binding arbitration gave faculty a 10 per cent wage increase over the course of the five-year contract. That's 0.
Zimmer still fighting for ‘stateless person’

Zimmer still fighting for ‘stateless person’

Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer is continuing to advocate for Qia Gunster, the young McBride man who remains a "stateless person" without citizenship.
Teenager goes missing

Teenager goes missing

The Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating an local teenager not seen since late November.
Arbitrator orders first collective agreement for UNBC faculty

Arbitrator orders first collective agreement for UNBC faculty

An arbitrator has handed University of Northern B.C. and its faculty their first collective agreement, awarding faculty a 10 per cent wage increase over the course of the five-year contract.
Mewes is the news

Mewes is the news

Actor coming to Northern FanCon

ECRA staff unionizes

Employees of the Elder Citizens Recreation Association have voted unanimously in favour of joining the Service, Health, Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union, CLAC Local 501.
Friendship centre gets grant

Friendship centre gets grant

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre is getting another $100,000 in provincial gaming grant funds.
Son’s suicide prompts family to create mental health scholarship

Son’s suicide prompts family to create mental health scholarship

On April 9, 2015, when Jared Parker made the last choice he'd ever make, he didn't leave a note. It's typical in cases of suicide, said Linda Parker, seven months after she lost her 20-year-old son.
Five local businesses top 10 finalists

Five local businesses top 10 finalists

Five Prince George businesses are in the running for the Small Business B.C. awards. Game Quest, Shiraz Café and Restaurant and T.C.
Prolific offender arrested following chase pulled same stunt in 2012

Prolific offender arrested following chase pulled same stunt in 2012

A man Prince George RCMP describe as a well-known prolific offender is in custody after allegedly turning to drastic measures to evade police early afternoon Tuesday.