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Canfor CEO maintains faith in lumber industry

Canfor Corp. chief executive officer Don Kayne isn't letting a year many would rather forget get in the way of a relatively upbeat outlook over the coming months. The lumber producer reported a $44.
Engine problem grounds flight

Engine problem grounds flight

A North Cariboo Air plane came into Prince George Airport with ground crews on emergency alert, Monday morning. The Dash 8 aircraft had 36 passengers aboard, plus a small crew, flying from Vancouver to Fort Nelson.

New bursary for program for aboriginal students launched

Aboriginal students looking towards a career in education will be eligible for bursaries of up to $5,000 per year with the establishment of a new program.
City suing biosolids blockader

City suing biosolids blockader

City hall has slapped a lawsuit against the leader of December's blockade against biosolids. In a notice of civil claim filed with B.C.
Countdown begins to Canada Winter Games

Countdown begins to Canada Winter Games

Start the countdown, the 2015 Canada Winter Games opening ceremonies will be happening in Prince George three years from Sunday.
Kress made a difference in seniors' lives

Kress made a difference in seniors' lives

Heather Kress made the Simon Fraser Lodge a better place for seniors.
Canada lacking leaders to advance nation's productivity, expert says

Canada lacking leaders to advance nation's productivity, expert says

Productivity depends on innovation and innovation depends on leadership - and Canada is woefully lacking in that department, a former high-ranking federal civil servant told University of Northern British Columbia students Friday.

Tracks in snow lead to jail time for thief

Daniel Lee Gerow has been sentenced to 344 days in jail for his part in a series of Jan. 15 property crimes in which police were able to track the culprits by following their tracks in the snow.

Police release wanted list

The Prince George RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating a variety of people who are wanted on British Columbia-wide warrants. Valerie Alysha Lattie, 25, is wanted for possessing a controlled substance.
Two fires weeks apart in McCullagh 'pure coincidence': RCMP

Two fires weeks apart in McCullagh 'pure coincidence': RCMP

The fire at a McCullagh Avenue duplex on Saturday has been deemed a case of arson. However, authorities stressed the crime has nothing to do with a fire three weeks ago inside the same building.