Local News

A public consultation on the proposed formal apology to B.C.'s Chinese community will be coming to Prince George on Jan. 28.

City of Prince George workers were out on strike on Saturday, closing several public facilities for the day. The one-day strike was slated to last from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

B.C. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes chose Harwin elementary school to announce Friday that an sports and arts-oriented after-school program is getting $2 million to double the existing number of spaces across B.C.

RCMP asked drivers to stay off area roads Thursday as heavy snowfall continued to strike Prince George and suggested that keeping the driving to a minimum today may also be worthwhile.

RCMP will once again be targeting snowmobile thieves with the help of bait sleds this winter.

Two opportunities for public input are offered at Monday night's city council meeting. The first issue subject to a public hearing, beginning at 7 p.m.

School buses are continuing to have their troubles on the snowpacked roads today. School district superintendent Brian Pepper sent out the following update at 9 a.m. Route #7 can't go into Franklin, Arline, Nazareth and Inglewood.

Eight Prince George organizations have received $425,000 in provincial funding through the community gaming grant program.

The Prince George Construction Association raised more than $11,000 during its annual general meeting and Christmas fundraiser on Monday.

Hart Highlands residents have come out in favour of a tax to support the installation of a sewer extension to their homes.