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Downtown business society sees resignations, questions of credibility

Downtown Prince George (DPG) has postponed the acceptance of a report detailing its revenue and expenses in the wake of questions over expenditures that may have directly benefited businesses owned by board members.
German Ambassador to visit Prince George

German Ambassador to visit Prince George

A unique opportunity to showcase northern B.C.'s resources is coming by way of a visit from Dr. Georg Witschel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa. Local businessman Dr.

City loans Canada Games society $100,000

The City of Prince George will be loaning the Canada Winter Games 2015 Host Society $100,000 to cover start-up costs.

Technology expert to speak in Prince George

U.S. computer scientist and technology expert Dr. John Mashey will be in Prince George on April 4 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in room 7 - 158 (Agora) at UNBC. to give a public lecture on the lobbying tactics of the climate anti-science campaign.

Federal election candidates meet and greet in region

A Prince George lawyer has thrown his hat in the ring for the May 2 federal election with a successful nomination to represent the Liberal Party in the Prince George-Peace River riding Monday night.
Watch out for wee cookie monsters

Watch out for wee cookie monsters

In Prince George the selling of Girl Guide cookies has become rite of spring with funds going towards programs which help girls across the nation enjoy activities and learn valuable life skills, said Laurie Hooker, a Girl Guide leader.

Strange but true

Doctors in the U.S. report how singing helped an elderly woman prepare for surgery. The case involved a 76-year-old woman whose blood pressure was too high to be admitted for total hip replacement surgery caused by osteoarthritis..

Champion childcare providers with gala

Child Care Resource & Referral in Prince George invites all childcare providers to attend the Champion in Childcare Recognition and Gala Dinner 2011, on April 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Civic Centre.
Prince George HR professional nominated for provincial award

Prince George HR professional nominated for provincial award

The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) has announced the finalists for the 2011 Rising Star Award - including one HR professional from Prince George.

Highway 16 East closed near Slim Creek

Highway 16 East three kilometres east of Slim Creek is closed in both directions because of an accident that left a propane truck on fire, according to Drive B.C. There is no estimated time of opening.