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Date rape drug seized

It only takes a few drops of GHB to allow a sexual predator the opportunity to rape an unsuspecting person. Police in Prince George just seized about a quart of it.

Government to force teachers back to work

A government fact-finder has determined it is very unlikely a negotiated settlement is possible in the labour dispute between teachers and the B.C. Public School Employers Association.

Cullen concerned about changes to gun legislation

Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen says he voted against the Conservative government's bill to scrap the long-gun registry last week because it also threw out a requirement for sellers to verify buyers have valid firearms licences.
Community Foundation will use sport to better community

Community Foundation will use sport to better community

The Prince George Community Foundation is one of nine community foundations in Canada gearing up to find new ways to use sports to build better communities.

Mattress fire forces residents from apartment

A discarded cigarette caused the evacuation of the Pine Glen Apartments building on McIntyre Crescent in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Teachers react to minister's views on special-needs classrooms

Tina Cousins can sympathize with B.C. teachers who reacted in shock to Education Minister George Abbott's statement that he thinks the law that limits the number of special-needs students in a classroom is discriminatory.
Sharing Seeds, Growing Community

Sharing Seeds, Growing Community

Spring into the growing season with seed and food displays, presentations on seed saving, propagation techniques and organic gardening on Seedy Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Exploration Place.

Privatization focus of Stand Up the the North meeting

Privatization of water, services and other public infrastructure will be the topic when the Stand Up For the North Committee hosts a community meeting next month.

Conifex CEO looking forward to 2012

Conifex Timber Inc. finished 2011 with a net loss, but is well positioned for significant improvement in the coming year, CEO Ken Shields said Wednesday, even if benchmark lumber prices remain flat.

Jet fuel tax break to boost YXS

The 2012 provincial budget is offering hope for the Prince George Airport's ability to attract international cargo flights to refuel. B.C. Finance Minster Kevin Falcon released the 2012 budget on Tuesday. The budget includes a refund of the $0.