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Stabbing suspect arrested

Police have arrested Marcel James Abou, 26, the prime suspect in a knife incident earlier this month. The alleged stabbing happened on a downtown street corner on Feb. 7 at about 8 p.m.

National contest gets Prince George focus

The Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society has created a contest to help curb racism in the Prince George area.

Suspect in knife fight arrested

On Feb. 13 Prince George RCMP located and arrested Marcel James Abou, who was wanted for assault with a weapon stemming from an incident in Prince George on Feb. 7.
Biosolids opponent mulling next steps

Biosolids opponent mulling next steps

Salmon Valley biosolids opponent Andy Angele is not yet sure if he will let a truckload of the material pass through when it's scheduled to make a haul next Tuesday. "I don't know yet, I wish I did know," Angele said.
Homework needed before first nations business dealings

Homework needed before first nations business dealings

Doing business with a first nation takes more than just exchanging business cards, it means establishing a relationship, acknowledging history and culture and being well aware of protocol.
UNBC Tourism Students Win Big in Province-wide Contest

UNBC Tourism Students Win Big in Province-wide Contest

Five students at the University of Northern British Columbia have been honoured for their social and environmental initiatives at an award ceremony for the Project Change competition in Vancouver.

City restores PGAIR funding

The Prince George Air Quality Roundtable (PGAIR) was given a reprieve by city council on Wednesday. In January city council announced plans to eliminate its $70,000 contribution to the air quality partnership as part of $1.

Council slashes $30K from budget

City council tightened its own belt to the tune of $32,000, during city budget deliberations on Wednesday.

PGAIR plans open house

The Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) is hosting a series of workshops to engage the public in reducing air pollution from transportation. The first session will be taking place on Feb. 28 at the Prince George Civic Centre from 6:30 p.
Doctor longs for days of hospital helipad

Doctor longs for days of hospital helipad

Retired family physician Vernon Johnson remembers that decades ago, helicopters used to rush critically-injured patients directly to Prince George hospital.