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Teachers dispute simmers

Teachers dispute simmers

Local teachers are facing a lull in their dispute against the government, but that doesn't mean the battle is over.

Court ruling may revive mine project

A Supreme Court of Canada decision may have opened the door to a twice rejected gold and copper mine mired in a legal battle. That's because the $1.1-billion New Prosperity mine falls outside the 1,750 square kilometres of territory in central B.C.
Councillors balk at upping pay

Councillors balk at upping pay

The next batch of city councillors will make the same amount of money as the current crop, following a Monday night vote to not increase the annual salary.
Lack of partners stalls PAC progress

Lack of partners stalls PAC progress

Council sang a familiar tune in response to city staff's comprehensive review of the performing arts centre project - they're committed to their commitment and they'll keep talking about it.

Police examine vehicle fires

Quesnel RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed two vehicles early Friday morning. RCMP and the Quesnel Fire Department were called to a fire in the 1600 block of Highway 97 North around 3:20 a.m. on Friday.
Councillor pay falling behind: committee

Councillor pay falling behind: committee

The financial compensation for the role of mayor is sufficient, but pay for councillors is lagging, according to the group responsible for reviewing council remuneration.
Arts centre report updates cost to $51M

Arts centre report updates cost to $51M

A city staff review of the performing arts centre (PAC) project reaffirms what council said when they agreed to name the venture a priority last November - the demand is there but there's no money.
Police seek wanted Mackenzie man

Police seek wanted Mackenzie man

Mackenzie RCMP are seeking the public's help to locate a wanted man missing since May 30.
Parade shows a lot of pride

Parade shows a lot of pride

Hundreds of people gathered downtown on Saturday to celebrate Pride Week in Prince George and show their support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Leroux seeking help to launch appeal

Leroux seeking help to launch appeal

Irvin Leroux has not given up his fight against the federal government's tax collector. The 70-year-old former businessman has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise enough money to cover the costs of appealing a B.C.