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Trustees came to Tuesday night's board meeting wearing at least one black garment to mark the sombre discussion around budget cuts. Brenda Hooker, chair of the finance committee, said it would be difficult to deal with the $3.

A sentencing hearing is being held at the Prince George courthouse for a man who has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography.

There's a call out by the Prince George victim services units for individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution towards positive change in the lives of youth in the community.

There won't be a forced marriage between two community markets this season, but they are expected to make nice by next year.

Prince George enjoyed a strong January on the construction front, according to a building permit report from city hall. In all, 34 permits for $9.7 million worth of construction were taken out over the month, compared to 11 permits for $2.

Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer introduced a private members bill Monday meant to discourage the government from adopting a United Nations resolution regarding imported firearms.

The inquest into the Lakeland Mills sawmill explosion was nearing the finish line when it was adjourned last week after coroner's counsel came across new evidence.

After one day in mediation, the University of Northern B.C. and its faculty association await a report that could come any day now. That's because the two sides met for a single day of their allotted 20 after a two week strike by faculty.

In matter of weeks Prince George's SPCA has lost two staff members, who resigned citing complaints of bullying, and the rest of its eight-member community council, also to resignation. One staff member remains on stress leave.

VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed a third sexual abuse lawsuit against former Olympics CEO John Furlong.