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City manager announcement expected

The new city manager may be unveiled tomorrow. Prince George Mayor Shari Green is expected to make a "city administration personnel announcement" Tuesday afternoon.
Scientist warns of forest fire smoke health risks

Scientist warns of forest fire smoke health risks

Sarah Henderson doesn't want to ring the fire alarm bells just yet, but history is not on the side of B.C. Interior forests.
Fire crews snuff fast-food fire

Fire crews snuff fast-food fire

It might be a while for the fries at one local Wendy's restaurant after Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the Central Street West location early Sunday morning. Sixteen firefighters from three halls responded around 1:15 a.m.

IIO called to Vanderhoof

A team of RCMP watchdogs are returning to the north. Six members of the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) were deployed to Vanderhoof early Sunday morning after two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Dust advisory ends

The dust advisory for Prince George was lifted Saturday, after three consecutive days of high levels of PM10 particles.

Staff increased to combat backlog at hospital

Northern Health is bringing in extra staff on weekends at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. to help deal with a higher than normal number of requests for diagnostic imaging.

Local gov't group eyes broader agenda

Although securing funds to fix crumbling infrastructure across the country is the top priority, it's not the only focus for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Clearing the air

Clearing the air

Dusty times call for desperate measures and Prince George was on red alert status for most of the week with air quality advisories in effect.

JDC West experience puts UNBC students on the payroll

Employers in any field like to hire new recruits who have done something extraordinary that makes them stand out among the crowd.
War observer defends Canada's role

War observer defends Canada's role

In the heat of a battle against Al-Qaeda insurgents near Pashmul, Afghanistan, Sean Maloney's Canadian Forces helicopter dropped him off at a base and took off with 26 troops aboard.