Prince George News -

Council discusses 2015 budget on Wednesday

A 2.5 per cent increase to the city's operating budget will be up for debate Wednesday afternoon. City council will discuss the 2015 budget in council chambers, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Oct 21, 2014 4:57 AM Read more >

Habitat societies keep fighting

A failed plan to amalgamate its Prince George and Kamloops affiliates is at the heart of the Habitat for Humanity conflict now before the B.C. Supreme Court, the Hearts and Hands for Homes Society indicated in a court document filed Friday.

Oct 21, 2014 4:36 AM Read more >

Hart residents praised for approach for sewer work

The residents in the second phase of a sanitary sewer installation project in the Hart Highlands were applauded for their proactive approach in looking for funding for their upcoming construction work.

Oct 21, 2014 4:32 AM Read more >

Council considers rec services report

The recently completed community recreation services plan is set to guide future city council and staff decisions, according to city manager Beth James.

Oct 21, 2014 4:18 AM Read more >

Volunteer firefighters battle brush fire in Pineview

Volunteer firefighters spent their Sunday night battling a blaze that got away after a Pineview area homeowner lit a brush pile despite the windy weather. The initial call for help went out shortly after 5 p.m.

Oct 20, 2014 7:26 AM Read more >

Forum held on dangers of radon gas

You can't see it, smell it or taste it. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer, right after smoking. It's radon gas, which is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into homes undetected.

Oct 20, 2014 5:11 AM Read more >

Xtreme International Ice Racing

Xtreme International Ice Racing thunders into the CN Centre on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. XiiR (Xtreme International Ice Racing) is a motorcycle racing tour on ice. Men and machines go from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds.

Oct 20, 2014 5:09 AM Read more >

Aboriginal foster parents needed

There is a need for more foster parents and especially for more aboriginal foster parents, according to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. More than 50 per cent of children in care in B.C.

Oct 20, 2014 4:52 AM Read more >

Business awards ready to drop the gloves

Get ready to celebrate exceptional business in Prince George, hockey style. It will be "Hockey Night in Prince George" at the 2014 Business Excellence Awards on Sat., Oct. 25 at the Civic Centre.

Oct 20, 2014 4:48 AM Read more >

Colleges, universities hold info session

A group of 13 colleges and universities will be holding an information session for prospective students and their parents this evening. The event, hosted by the Post-Secondary Institutions of B.C.