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City manager Derek Bates is leaving earlier than expected. Bates, who informed council of his intentions to not renew his contract at the end of the year, will now be leaving his post mid-month. Effective Oct.

A 72-hour strike notice was served Monday by CUPE 3799 representing support staff at the University of Northern British Columbia in an attempt to negotiate a new contract.

City hall's union representatives were surprised by a rejection from city council of an opportunity to expand the conversation around the core services review process.

Money from land sales should not be used to bump up the city's road paving budget, according to Mayor Shari Green.

Premier Christy Clark will be the guest speaker at Friday's Prince George Chamber of Commerce leadership luncheon. "We have never had the premier speak at a Chamber luncheon in the past," said Chamber CEO Jennifer Brandle-McCall.

Prince George RCMP have recovered an all-terrain vehicle and are looking for its owner.

The Little Prince miniature steam train is ready to roll this long weekend.

As a former school principal, School District 57 superintendent Brian Pepper has had his share of flag-raising experiences. But until this year, the school board has never had a formal policy that outlines flag protocol for our schools.

The RCMP's Girls' Fitness for Fun program is back again for this fall.

One of the city's only homegrown NGOs is calling the community to their dinner and dance.