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Rogers pulls out of Skakun matter

Mayor Dan Rogers has pulled himself out of the council process attempting to punish Brian Skakun for leaking an internal document to the media. Rogers is the second, following councillor Debora Munoz, to voluntarily step out of the proceedings.

Electoral signs still banned on highways

Some candidates in the municipal election have apparently broken a rule that criss-crosses the city. Although they are within city boundaries, Highway 16 and Highway 97 jointly bisect the city and are provincial jurisdiction.
Boy wizard look alike sought in assault

Boy wizard look alike sought in assault

Police are on the lookout for Harry Potter, or rather someone who reportedly looks like the character from the J.K. Rowling books.

Businesses feel P.G.'s bad rep

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is calling on candidates in the 2011 municipal election to meet the needs of business owners. A survey of 118 local businesses done in August showed 17.

Skakun and council at odds in court

Councillor Brian Skakun was in BC Supreme Court on Tuesday to ask Mr. Justice Robert Crawford to stop Prince George city council's attempts to punish him.
P.G. celebrates Northern B.C.'s first mosque

P.G. celebrates Northern B.C.'s first mosque

After years of wishing and planning, a major dream for the local Muslim community has finally been realized.

Molybdenum mine near Prince Rupert, B.C., gets to next environmental stage

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The effort to reopen the old Kitsault molybdenum mine northeast of Prince Rupert, B.C. has cleared another hurdle.
Youth parliament seeking fresh interior voices

Youth parliament seeking fresh interior voices

More young voices from the B.C. Interior should have a chance to be heard and give back to their community, according to a local member of the British Columbia Youth Parliament (BCYP).

Cabbie wounded in early-morning robbery

A taxi driver was hospitalized with serious cut wounds to his hand after a struggle with an armed robber early Monday morning.The attack took place at the Petro-Canada gas station at 20th Avenue and Upland Street.

Local high schools competing for donations

Five local high schools are rolling up their sleeves to help meet Canada's demand for blood donations.