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CNC students approve U-Pass hike

CNC students approve U-Pass hike

College of New Caledonia students voted narrowly in favour of continuing the U-Pass program with an increased fee, the school's student union said Friday. Of the 273 who voted, 54.7 per cent said yes during a referendum held earlier this month.
Lottery winner could be local

Lottery winner could be local

A lottery ticket worth almost a quarter of a million dollars was sold in Prince George. No one won the ultimate grand prize in Saturday's 6/49 draw, but according to the B.C.

Snow decision deferred

Council wasn't prepared to make a decision about spending $6 million on new snow control equipment Monday night, instead referring the matter to a later committee of the whole meeting.
Criminal charges still a possibility in Lakeland case

Criminal charges still a possibility in Lakeland case

Criminal charges could theoretically still be laid in the Lakeland Mills blast, but they are not the primary objective of provincial Crown.

Jaws of life used at collision

The lone occupant of a pickup truck was transported to hospital with unknown injuries following a collision with a logging truck late Friday afternoon on the 200 Forest Service Road north of Bear Lake.
Chamber offering China trip

Chamber offering China trip

Local entrepreneurs beginning to wonder about doing business in China can get an introductory hands-on opportunity.

Mining firm offers up medical donation

When B.C. builds a new provincial mental health facility, a major amount of the private support will come from a northern corporation. Taseko Mines Ltd. is donating $1.

Council balks at slashing arts cash

There was no appetite for the destruction of current arts funding levels among members of city council Monday night.
Jail time sought for police impersonater

Jail time sought for police impersonater

A young Prince George man faces anything from a conditional discharge to time behind bars for impersonating a police officer and bilking his employer out of nearly $5,000 worth of merchandise.
Tourism agency selects new boss

Tourism agency selects new boss

Erica Hummel was announced on Monday as the successful candidate for the society leading the city's tourist outreach programs.