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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.

City gets briefing on RCMP contract

Prince George city officials got their first look at some of the terms of the tentative contract between the RCMP and Province of B.C. on Thursday. The Union of B.C.

YMCA rolls out new tire-based flooring

The Family YMCA has an extra bounce in their step thanks to a recent grant. The local Y was one of 29 communities and not-for-profit organizations to receive a community grant from Tire Stewardship BC.

Premier sees northern B.C. as province's economic launching pad

Northern B.C. is on the cusp of a renaissance, Premier Christy Clark vowed in a rousing speech before a partisan crowd Thursday at the B.C.
Police seek public help locating wanted man

Police seek public help locating wanted man

The Prince George RCMP is asking the public's assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia-wide warrant. As of 9:30 a.m. Jan.

Big plans outlined for Prince Rupert port facilities

Prince Rupert Port Authority president Don Krusel outlined a plan to expand the facility to meet the demand expected to emerge as China becomes the world's largest economy.

Trucks blockaded on Highway 27

Several members of the Nak'azdli Band have blockaded commercial traffic on Highway 27 just outside Fort St. James - approximately 150 km northwest of Prince George. The blockade began at approximately 10 a.m.

Premier puts name to Huckleberry Mine expansion

Premier Christy Clark highlighted Thursday the recently-announced expansion of the Huckleberry copper mine near Houston as a step towards the provincial government's ambitious goals for the sector.
Downtown's finest on the menu

Downtown's finest on the menu

The end of January just got a little tastier. Some of Prince George's finest tastemakers are putting their wares on special offer for an eight day event at the second annual Winterlicious which runs Jan. 20 to 28.