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Radiothon airs Spirit of the North

Radiothon airs Spirit of the North

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation took a breather last night after raising over $50,000 in on-air donations during its 10th annual radiothon. For 12 straight hours, a broadcast team from local radio stations 101.3 The River and 99.
Legal battles over land near WIDC remain before courts

Legal battles over land near WIDC remain before courts

Northern Development Initiative Trust's effort to foreclose on a loan to Commonwealth Campus Corp. remains ongoing.
Iconic WIDC ready for business

Iconic WIDC ready for business

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre is officially open. Some interior finishing is still underway but the six-story, ultra-modern, academic/commercial tower is now ready for business in downtown Prince George.
Police seek help in finding three men

Police seek help in finding three men

Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in tracking down three men wanted on arrest warrants, one of whom was arrested at gunpoint during an attempted carjacking last year.
Recruiting and retaining rural nurses subject of study

Recruiting and retaining rural nurses subject of study

To paint an accurate picture of nursing in rural and remote Canada, a study led by UNBC nursing professor Dr. Martha MacLeod will reach almost 10,000 nurses.
Cats add hometowner Rathjen

Cats add hometowner Rathjen

Jared Rathjen is returning to his hockey roots. The 20-year-old goaltender is coming back to his hometown to finish his junior career after the Prince George Cougars picked him up on waivers Thursday from the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Large number of bears destroyed

Large number of bears destroyed

It's been a year Northern Bear Awareness president Dave Bakker would sooner forget. As of Oct.
Firefighters put out calendar

Firefighters put out calendar

For the first time, Prince George Firefighters are offering a 2015 calendar as a fundraiser. It was years ago that the idea came onto the local firefighters' radar but it just wasn't financially feasible until this year.

New judge has area links

A Victoria-based lawyer who has represented clients in northern B.C. has been appointed a provincial court judge. Barbara Flewelling, who practices personal injury law, was named to the post Thursday.

Couple keeps it together

It's doesn't take a trick or a treat. Just a little togetherness makes a happy marriage, says a local couple.