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Abbott has faith in Jago as mediator

Education Minister George Abbott picked Dr. Charles Jago to mediate in the provincial public school teachers labour dispute not because Jago has experience as a mediator, but because of his reputation as a leader who can get the job done.

Province, local partners to collaborate on anti-poverty strategy

Prince George is one of seven communities in B.C. which will be developing a community-based plan to tackle poverty. Minister of Children and Family Development Mary McNeil announced the pilot project in Prince George on Thursday.

Justice orders retrial for custody battle between foster parents and natural father

Two foster parents will get a chance to win back care of two young children after the B.C.
Wilson painted doctors' landscape masterpiece

Wilson painted doctors' landscape masterpiece

For a high school dropout, Galt Wilson had done quite well for himself.
Police, SPCA team up for remote rescue

Police, SPCA team up for remote rescue

The RCMP and SPCA have a pet pipeline into two of the region's most remote communities. The communities of Tsay Keh and Kwadacha (Fort Ware) have a combined population of about 400 residents.
Human remains that of adult male

Human remains that of adult male

The human remains found in a wooded area alongside Foothills Boulevard are not those of Natasha Montgomery, but the discovery of this mystery body has already helped the Montgomery case.

Telus to spend $103 million on upgrades in northern B.C.

Telus will spend $103 million over the next three years to bring what's been called the fastest wireless technology in the world to northern B.C.
UNBC professor making a difference in Uganda

UNBC professor making a difference in Uganda

Research at the academic level uncovers mysteries, increases our knowledge base and, as Chris Opio has proven, has the power to improve lives.

B.C. Civil Liberties Association opens office in Prince George

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has opened an office in Prince George. Located in Hadih House, at 2105 Pine Street in the VLA, it will be staffed by volunteers who will assist people with police complaints.

Search for dog turns up corpse

Few details on grim Foothills find