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MLAs call for action along Highway of Tears

MLAs call for action along Highway of Tears

The provincial government needs to act more quickly on a recommendation from the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry to establish a shuttle bus service along the Highway of Tears, two New Democrat MLAs said Wednesday at the end of a two-day tour of H

Region sees surge in flu shots

The number of people in northern B.C. who received a flu vaccine shot up 28 per cent compared with last winter, according to Northern Health.
Protest calls for 'justice', mill blast inquiry

Protest calls for 'justice', mill blast inquiry

More than 150 people participated in a "march for justice" on Wednesday afternoon, calling for a public inquiry into the Lakeland Mills and Babine Forest Products explosions.
Marchers demand sawmill inquiry

Marchers demand sawmill inquiry

Protesters marched from Parkwood Mall to the courthouse on Wednesday to demand a provincial inquiry into two sawmill explosions and fires.

Cougars sale subject to April 30 vote

The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday it has scheduled a special meeting for April 30 in Calgary for its board of governors to vote on whether to approve the sale of the Prince George Cougars franchise.

Royal LePage to host garage sale

Royal LePage's Prince George office will host a garage sale in support of the company's shelter foundation. The real estate agency is asking people to drop off donations of gently-used items by Friday, May 9.
District confirms pot zoning rules

District confirms pot zoning rules

Those looking to set up a pot shop in the regional district have their work cut out for them.

Teacher banned for 10 years

A former Mackenzie secondary school teacher has been banned from the profession for 10 years. The B.C.
IIO review asked to stop in P.G.

IIO review asked to stop in P.G.

The sister of the Canadian military veteran who was shot and killed by an RCMP emergency response team two-and-a-half years ago is asking that a committee of MLAs reviewing the Independent Investigations Office make a stop in Prince George.
UNBC makes green list

UNBC makes green list

The University of Northern British Columbia has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the third year in a row. The distinction of being named to the list is earned by only 50 companies/employers across the country each year.