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Union pans B.C. Liberal government effort in forest sector

A B.C. Government Employees Union report calls on the provincial government to launch a commission of inquiry into the state of forestry and the forest sector, charging the industry is near total collapse. The B.C.

PG Crime Stoppers wins awards

The Prince George branch of Crime Stoppers has won provincial honours. The local anti-crime volunteer group took home four awards from the B.C. Crime Stoppers convention held this past weekend in Kelowna.

Woman resuscitated after tubing trouble

A drowning victim was revived and her three friends nearly ended up as fatalities as well, but all lived to be the season's first examples of what high water and no lifejackets can do.

City seeks input on downtown plan

The deadline is approaching for residents who want to comment on the city's plan to provide 10-year tax incentives for new development downtown.

Northern Medical Program students celebrated

With the help of white physician's coats and plaques made of blue-stained pine, a record-setting 29 graduates from the Northern Medical Program (NMP) were showcased and applauded during a celebration at the University of Northern British Columbia (UN

Prince George fire fighters cycling in support of Burn Fund

Prince George Fire Fighters are participating in the third annual Prince George Fire Fighters' Burn Fund Cycle Tour taking place June 24, 25.

Not liquored yet

Three proponents are asking for some liquor leeway in Prince George, and some Citizen research shows the northern capital is indeed a few cans short of a flat compared to other B.C. towns.
Map of the Day - Shane Lake

Map of the Day - Shane Lake

Prince George anglers can now enjoy a great new fishing opportunity in the heart of the city thanks to the work of the Northern BC Sport Fishing Task Force, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, and the Ministry of Environment, said Sean Simmons, C

City ponders fibre optic network

The city is taking the next steps in developing a fibre optic network to provide ultra-high-speed internet service to businesses in the downtown, Carter Light Industrial Area and future airport logistics park.

College honours grads

A record number of graduates crossed the stage at the College of New Caledonia's convocation on Saturday. A total of 230 grads received their diplomas and certificates in a wide cross-section of disciplines.