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Finding a limit

Finding a limit

The group responsible for recommending spending limits for municipal elections is looking for public input.
Coroner seeking Lakeland's own investigation into blast

Coroner seeking Lakeland's own investigation into blast

The inquest into the fatal Lakeland Mills explosion was adjourned to Monday to give the mill's owner time to decide if its own investigation of the blast should be released to the coroner.
CN Centre parking changes for the weekend

CN Centre parking changes for the weekend

There are changes to accessibility for parking at CN Centre this weekend. For those attending the Caribo Cougars Major Midget game tonight, be sure to get there early, park in the gravel lot next to Ospika Blvd or the Aquatic Centre lot.
Drivers asked to make way for street cleaning crew

Drivers asked to make way for street cleaning crew

Motorists are reminded that on-street parking restrictions are still in effect until April 15.
Regional District approves budget increase

Regional District approves budget increase

Funding priorities have been set for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. On Thursday afternoon, the board of directors passed the local government's 2015 operating budget. The $36.3 million plan is a $4.

Student rally cancelled

Students have cancelled a Friday rally aimed at the provincial government's education funding after the University of Northern B.C. called in a mediator to end the picket lines, at least temporarily.
UNBC strike suspended, students back to class

UNBC strike suspended, students back to class

Class is in session today for the first time in two weeks after UNBC administration called in the Labour Relations Board to suspend the faculty strike and bring back mediation.
Show home winner named

Show home winner named

It was a surreal experience just answering the telephone for Sharon Jabusch on Thursday afternoon. Her phone rang shortly after 3 p.m. and on the other end of the line was Kelsey Knowles, a staff representative of the Prince George Spruce Kings.
RCMP decided against charges after investigation, inquest told

RCMP decided against charges after investigation, inquest told

RCMP took two-and-a-half days to decide no criminal offence was committed following the Lakeland Mills explosion, a coroner's inquest into the incident heard Thursday. Prince George RCMP Sgt.
Cariboo Connector to be done in a decade

Cariboo Connector to be done in a decade

The provincial government's new blueprint for transportation improvements includes a commitment to complete the second phase of the Cariboo Connector within the next decade. Entitled B.C. on the Move, the 10-year plan highlights $2.