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Fisherman and shore workers union support tanker ban

On Monday, the United Fisherman and Allied Workers Union, representing about 3,000 people called on all MPs to support a legislated tanker ban on B.C.'s coast, a ban which the opposition parties are pushing for in parliament.

It's a wrap!

The Child Development Centre has opened their annual gift wrap booth near the Sears entrance at Pine Centre Mall.

Public input sought on draft air pollution reduction plan

The Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable Society is holding an open house Wednesday evening for the public on its latest draft plan to improve air quality in the city. The open house is scheduled from 6-8 p.m.

Child's death remains mystery

School officials were baffled by the sudden, so far unexplained death of a Prince George child on Friday at recess. The boy was playing on the Foothills Elementary School playground when he dove for a ball.

No HEARTS dinner this season

The HEARTS Christmas dinner that became a tradition among Prince George seniors who live on their own has had to be cancelled for a second year. Tim Bennett, who established the dinner in 2000 at St.

NDP leader Carole James resignation statement

New Democrat Leader Carole James has released the following statement: Earlier this morning I informed the Provincial Secretary of the NDP and our Caucus Chair that I will be stepping down as Leader of the Opposition and of the New Democrats.

Crime event set

A local roundtable discussion on crime is set to take place this week, using a dialogue technique especially designed to bring community together for action.
Top forensics experts enter teen murder investigation

Top forensics experts enter teen murder investigation

The BC Coroner Services has completed an autopsy of 15-year-old murder victim Loren Leslie in Kamloops, however another level of investigation has just begun.

Foundations and auxiliaries

Northern Health's seven foundations and 18 auxiliaries are "hardworking, independent and trust worthy" groups that raise about $6 million annually for health equipment and capital projects, Finlay Sinclair, director of business, told NH directors Mon
NDP leader Carole James is stepping down

NDP leader Carole James is stepping down

Embattled NDP opposition leader Carole James announced just after lunch she is stepping down. She said she'll be stepping down pending the election of an interim leader, a decision that will be made in the New Year.