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Highglen students off for rest of week

Highglen elementary school students will not have classes for the remainder of the week. A fire at the school on Monday has caused this rare action to be taken by School District 57.

Bond holds slim lead, poll shows

Liberal incumbent Shirley Bond has 46 per cent support among decided voters but NDP challenger Sherry Ogasawara stands at 41 per cent, according to a poll commissioned by the Prince George Citizen and CKPG News in the riding of Prince George-Valemoun
Homicide: 3 arrested

Homicide: 3 arrested

Prince George RCMP have arrested three people in connection with what is now being treated as a homicide at a home in the 800 block of Douglas Street.

Events scheduled for victims of crime week

Four events are scheduled for victims of crime awareness week in Prince George beginning with a tea and talk at Books and Company this afternoon, 2 to 4 p.m.
WEB UPDATE: Firefighters battling blaze at school

WEB UPDATE: Firefighters battling blaze at school

Prince George Fire Rescue are continuing to battle a fire that broke out at the Highglen Montessori School. They were called to the scene at 290 Voyageur Drive at 3:35 p.m.
Few details on Douglas Street death

Few details on Douglas Street death

Investigators were still on the scene of a suspicious death in the 800 block of Douglas Street late Sunday afternoon, examining the backyard of a home near an unattached garage.

Recovery centre vote tonight

The second attempt to approve the Northern Supportive Recovery Centre for Women in the Haldi area will wrap up tonight.

Downtown vacancies at 13.3 per cent

Downtown commercial and office space is still less popular than what's offered in outlying areas, according to a report to city council.
Liberal hopeful a small business champion

Liberal hopeful a small business champion

As a fourth-generation Quesnel resident, Coralee Oakes is a firm believer in community building. Ever since her great-grandparents homesteaded in Moose Heights in 1933, the Oakes have been synonymous with contributing to the fabric of the area.
Highglen school on fire

Highglen school on fire

Police cordoned off a four-block area around Highglen Montessori school at around 4:00 p.m. Monday afternoon due to a fire at the school. More details as they come.