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Judge tosses robbery confession

A man accused of robbing a Prince George convenience store has been acquitted of the charge by a B.C. Supreme Court Justice, who found the man's confession was induced by the interviewing police officer rather than being voluntary.

Call out for random school sampling

Both school board trustees and teachers want the provincial government to consider random sampling of students' provincial test scores rather than using school-wide results to determine how well schools are performing academically.

Trustee earns provincial seat

Trish Bella can put her reelection campaign engine to rest, for at least another year. Bella has won a full seat on the B.C.

Core review price increases

The cost of the city's core review is going up and will take longer to complete. A contract worth $313,720 was signed April 16 by accounting firm KPMG, Mayor Shari Green told council members on Monday night.

P.G. still boasts livable home prices

The typical cost of owning a home in Prince George is about a third of that in Vancouver, according to a B.C. Northern Real Estate Board study.

Cariboo Connector project go to tender

Expect delays this summer if you travel Highway 97 from the Old Cariboo Highway to Sintich Road.

Relay icon won't make P.G. event

The founder of the International Relay For Life, Dr.

Land rezoned to commercial

City council gave final reading Monday to rezoning land along Highway 16 next to the Prince George Tennis Club and Prince George Golf and Curling Club for commercial use.

Best in building lauded

Citizen staff Northern Building Awards celebrated the best in residential and commercial construction in Northern B.C. over the last two years.

Social staff cuts cause friction with council

City council's decision to cut social development staff positions at city hall drew fire from Community Partners Addressing Homelessness (CPAH) on Monday.