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Rangers make case to school board

A representative of the Canadian military gave an update and fielded questions about an effort to convert the now-closed Meadow elementary school into the headquarters for an army reserve unit during a school board meeting Tuesday night.

Skakun in court again

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.

Go beyond the market for local food

As outdoor markets begin shutting their doors for the season, sourcing local products could be more difficult for those not in the know.
Tourism P.G. promotes city's wild side

Tourism P.G. promotes city's wild side

Tourism Prince George has launched a new logo and branding campaign to promote the city to visitors. The logo features a bull bugling against a stylized city background.

Gun registry debated

The Conservative government has promised to introduce legislation this fall, effectively killing the long-gun registry.

Air Canada strike would have left Prince George untouched

Air Canada's service between Prince George and Vancouver would have continued to operate even if unionized flight attendants had walked out tomorrow.

Haste makes for $13K settlement

A recent judgment worth $13,000 may be a lesson to employees not to utter expressions in haste - and to employers not to leap to conclusions. A B.C.

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.