Local News

A festive meal is being planned for those suffering with brain injuries. A brain injury can happen in a number of ways and affects both the victim and their circle of loved ones.

The region is said to be in line for benefits from the 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWGs) right along with host city Prince George, says Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes.

The city isn't properly meeting the needs of its residents with accessibility limitations and should be setting a better example, according to one resident who has spent time documenting problem areas.

Last month's Prince George delegation to China cost the city $2,922. That was out of a total $17,522 spent during the trip to the proposed sister city Jiangmen Nov. 5 to 13, said a report to council from mayor Shari Green.

Neighbours will have another chance to comment on a plan to open a medical office in a residential area.

A Burns Lake mother and son were the two people killed Friday when their sport utility vehicle collided with a flatbed truck on Highway 16 West. They were Akiko Hofer, 46, and Pierce Hofer, 17, the B.C. Coroners Service said Tuesday.

Anyone visiting a hospital or long-term care facility who has not received the flu vaccine is now required to wear a mask as new provincial regulations came into effect this week.

Property owners are beginning to take notice of the upcoming change requiring business licences for residential rentals.

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George directors have given ordered staff to investigate what it would take for the local government to create its own agricultural plan.

A tree donated by Finning Canada bulldozed the record for highest sale price at the Festival of Trees gala auction on Friday.