Local News

Applications are now being accepted for a city grant program aimed at Canada Winter Games preparations.

A federal Liberal cabinet minister from the Chrtien era is coming to Prince George. Lloyd Axworthy, the former minister of foreign affairs, will be speaking at Rotary's Big Blue Ball Nov. 1 at the Coast Inn of the North.

There were 46 "dangerous or unusual occurrences" at tailings ponds at mines across B.C. between 2000 and 2012, according to annual reports of B.C's chief inspector of mines.

There are less than three months left until Prince George voters go to the polls to select a new Prince George mayor and council, school board trustees and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George directors.

A phone scam that is becoming all too familiar to Prince George residents is once again making the rounds.

A donation from a pipeline construction company will allow 24 students to take an occupational health and safety officer course at no charge.

Free breakfast will be served to patrons of the Prince George Farmers' Market this Saturday. It will be served up by the White Goose Bistro with Canfor footing the bill to show the company's appreciation to its employees and the city's residents.

Construction began on nine single-family homes during July in Prince George and area, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The number of people holding down jobs in Prince George rose by 600 in July, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers. The total now stands at 51,100, as the figure remained above the 50,000 mark for the fifth month in a row.

The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is set to take the trails of Cottonwood Island Park on Sun., Sept. 7 for the annual Paws for a Cause walk. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m.