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Rate of student decline levelling out: Pepper

It isn't often that a downturn in the school population is cause for celebration, but it happened Wednesday for School District 57. The numbers were finalized for the district-wide count of students in area schools.
Teacher's firing causes public outcry

Teacher's firing causes public outcry

A frenzy of support has collected around Joan Nachbaur. The longtime School District 57 teacher has been leading one of the city's Strong Start Centres for the past five years. It was a retirement project.

Cancer ride recruitment coming to Prince George

For the first time the Ride to Conquer Cancer is coming north to recruit participants. The annual cycling trip from Vancouver to Seattle raises millions for the B.C.

Games society holds sustainability summit

A lot of people are already working to make Prince George a better place to live, and the organizers of the 2015 Canada Winter Games want to give them an opportunity to use the event as a launching pad. On Oct.

Illegal weapons found in luggage

A 53-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the Prince George Airport on Tuesday morning after three batons were found in his luggage as he was going through security check. Two were retractable and one was wooden, Prince George RCMP Cpl.
Harpdog Brown to use 'power of the blues'

Harpdog Brown to use 'power of the blues'

One of Canada's most celebrated bluesmen is coming back to Prince George for a cause close to his heart. He has been here before as Harpdog Brown. This time he is Harpdog Brown.

China still buying lumber as U.S. bounces back: COFI

The recent visit by the Council of Forest Industries brought out some of the industry's heaviest hitters, and also the news that lumber markets continue to bounce back.

Aboriginal education help offered

When Jenny Waldner was in Grade 3 she already knew two things: she wanted to attend UNBC and her family could never afford to send her. Even then she knew the reality behind the myth that Aboriginal people got a free education.

MP Harris near top on expenses

Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris submitted the most expenses last year among the three federal elected representatives from northern B.C.

First Nations look to preempt pipeline campgaign

A First Nations group is hoping to turn the tables on Northern Gateway's latest ad campaign.