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Panel explores new reality of aboriginal title

Panel explores new reality of aboriginal title

When the Tsilhqot'in First Nation won their Supreme Court of Canada case on June 26, winning ultimate legal endorsement of their claims over their traditional territory, it set a precedent for all of Canada.
Hospital parking changes to widen Edmonton Street

Hospital parking changes to widen Edmonton Street

A $750,000 project is underway to increase the amount of parking available at the hospital. Roughly 52 new parking stalls will be created in the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
Council readies for future PAC opportunities

Council readies for future PAC opportunities

Instead of cooling its heels, the city wants to ensure it will be ready when government pockets open up for the proposed performing arts centre.
Woman charged with arson

Woman charged with arson

A woman is facing a charge of arson causing damage to property in relation to a series of grass fires that broke out Monday near the junction of Highways 97 and 16.
Man sentenced for deadly arson

Man sentenced for deadly arson

A Prince George man convicted of setting a fire that led to the death of a noted member of the city's Sikh community was sentenced Tuesday to a further six years and three months in prison. Frank William Edward Marion, 51, was issued the term by B.C.
He is Milan

He is Milan

At the age of 12, Milan Halikowski has already developed the habit of walking into a room and bracing himself for some form of attack. Born female, Milan has identified as a male since he could talk, said mother Lynnell Halikowski.
UNBC, CNC host panel discussing landmark First Nation ruling

UNBC, CNC host panel discussing landmark First Nation ruling

The two higher learning houses of Prince George are opening the floor to discuss the landmark court case that has all of Canada wondering.
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.