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City passes back pot bylaw

City passes back pot bylaw

The city has taken its first hit on the issue of where to allow new medical marijuana grow operations.
Inquiry would have more power: NDP

Inquiry would have more power: NDP

A public inquiry into the explosions at the Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills sawmills two years ago would have the power to find fault, something a coroner's inquest does not possess, according to a legal opinion provided to the Opposition N
Bill calls for stronger workplace probes

Bill calls for stronger workplace probes

The Opposition New Democrats have introduced a bill into the B.C. legislature aimed at strengthening criminal and regulatory investigations into workplace deaths.
Day of Mourning hears harrowing workplace tale

Day of Mourning hears harrowing workplace tale

His arm snapped in half and trapped in a moving conveyer belt and a running belt chewing the skin right off his back, Mark Johnson wasn't sure if he was going to make it home alive.
Driver and witnesses sought following hit and run

Driver and witnesses sought following hit and run

The Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for the driver of a pickup truck following an alleged hit and run late Monday morning.
Move to new RCMP detachment completed

Move to new RCMP detachment completed

The Prince George RCMP are now in their new home. All services provided by Prince George RCMP are now based out of the new location at 455 Victoria St. Front counter services opened at 8 a.m. on Monday and will close as usual at 6 p.m.

Public input wanted for spill response plan

The provincial government is looking for feedback on its plan to develop new land-base spill response requirements for heavy oil and other potentially toxic substances.
Hotel owner gets licence suspended for one year

Hotel owner gets licence suspended for one year

Prince George city council has suspended the business licence for the Willows Inn on Victoria Street for one year.

Building permits value hits four-year high

Permits for $17.8 million worth of construction were taken out at city hall over the first quarter of the year, the highest it's been in four years. The $6.
Tax rates set for last OK

Tax rates set for last OK

The City of Prince George's tax rate bylaw will be up for final approval tonight. Earlier this month city council approved a 2.5 per cent increase for residential properties and 2.