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Northern Medical Program celebrates decade

Northern Medical Program celebrates decade

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Northern Medical Program and the Northern Medical Programs Trust. In 2004 the first class of medical students began training at UBC before coming to UNBC in 2005. UNBC vice-provost of medicine Dr.
Park changes trigger protest

Park changes trigger protest

Honks of support rang out along a section of Highway 97 Sunday afternoon where about a dozen people gathered to protest a recent piece of provincial legislation.
Taking on the world

Taking on the world

As a shy kid growing up in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, nobody would have thought Colin Angus would go on to become an adventurer and best-selling travel author.

West Fraser makes U.S. acquisitions

A lumber giant already well established in the local region has been growing in recent weeks. Founded in Quesnel, with corporate offices in Vancouver and Tennessee, West Fraser made more U.S. acquisitions this week.

Wheelin' Warriors look to top fundraising goal

The Wheelin' Warriors of the North are gearing up for their second crack at the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Winter Games reno gets grant

The federal government has chipped in $335,000 to help pay for planned renovations to the Civic Centre Plaza in advance of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Police add to downtown focus

Prince George RCMP have stepped up enforcement downtown in answer to the annual surge in trouble that comes with the onset of spring.

WATCH: Chris Hadfield serenades P.G.

Chris Hadfield, former Canadian astronaut, had more than inspirational words to offer at Saturday night's Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Dinner and Lecture at the Civic Centre Saturday night.

Prince George star-struck by spaceman

Canadian astronaut and author was in Prince George on Saturday signing copies of his autobiographical book and giving the keynote address at the Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner.

Message from space

Life is full of opportunity, you just have to be willing to reach out and grab it. That's the message Canadian astronaut and author Chris Hadfield will be bringing to Prince George today as the keynote speaker at the Dr.