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No evidence of Legionnaires' disease says Northern Health

Inspections of hotels in Valemount have uncovered no sources of Legionnaires' disease, Northern Health said Friday.

Central Avenue traffic snarl

Traffic at the busy intersection of 5th Avenue and Central Street is being diverted while police attend to downed street lights. Late this morning, an accident ended with a vehicle plowing into the traffic lights and dislodging one of the standards.

Mounties get their man 19 years later

A man who spent most of the past 19 years living in Alberta is probably regretting a return to Prince George this week after he was arrested on a drunk driving charge dating back to 1993.

UNBC dominate Eagles

Jose Araujo chipped in for 24 points and the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves opened the second half of the season with a 92-56 win over the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Eagles on Friday at the Northern Sport Centre.

Mr. Justice title bestowed on hometown judge

Ronald S. Tindale was installed as the city's only full-time Supreme Court justice, on Thursday.

Training authority taps local talent

The Industry Training Authority and Initiatives Prince George co-hosted a workshop on Thursday for 48 industry, labour, education and community leaders to learn how better to promote trades training and attracting skilled labour in northern B.C.

Birth costs born by American mom

The cost of Canadian healthcare drove one Prince George family to give birth in their car.
Making dress dreams come true to deserving grads

Making dress dreams come true to deserving grads

Mandy Paavola has a closet most girls could only dream of, packed with dozens of prom dresses of all shapes and sizes. All the dresses will all be donated to some very deserving graduates.

Bioenergy draws positive press

Prince George's green initiatives received some national attention in a recent edition of Municipal World magazine. The magazine, distributed to 47,000 municipal officials across Canada, featured Prince George in its January edition.
Beer question tapped on new men's health website

Beer question tapped on new men's health website

Light beer is less filling. It's true. In fact, the lighter the beer, the less chance you'll wear the results on your waistline. Downing a six-pack of dark beer is like drinking the caloric equivalent of 3 1/2 apple fritters.