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New NDP leader lays out agenda that includes corporate tax rollbacks

A comfortable and sometimes folksy Adrian Dix, the newly-selected leader of the provincial opposition NDP, continued Wednesday to lay out an agenda to clearly differentiate the party from the ruling Liberals.

North-central B.C. First Nations take Enbridge protest to U.K.

First Nations from north-central B.C. have taken their protest of the $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline overseas to Europe, telling the Royal Bank of Scotland to stop financing the project and the Calgary-based company.
John Howard Society burgled

John Howard Society burgled

Someone entered the John Howard Society through barred windows on the weekend to gain access to computers and monitors, a laptop, a camera and some petty cash, the group's administrator said Tuesday.

City borrows to finance new RCMP detachment

The City of Prince George is going ahead with a borrowing plan to pay for the new RCMP detachment slated for the corner of Fourth Avenue and Victoria Street.

Courage garners Hazel White Award and appreciation for workers

A Prince George survivor of domestic violence was recognized for her courage in the face of adversity on Tuesday. Heather Hein was the recipient of the 11th annual Hazel White Award presented during a luncheon at Hummus Brothers Tapas Bar.

Municipalities need more federal help: NDP

Piggybacking on NDP leader Jack Layton's pledge to support cities with dedicated resources to build green infrastructure, upgrade water treatment facilities and build affordable housing, Prince George-Peace River NDP candidate Lois Boone did the same
Principal throws out unused art supplies

Principal throws out unused art supplies

Glenview elementary school's principal was caught red-handed throwing paper, cardboard and perfectly fine art supplies into a dumpster, sparking outrage from parents who witnessed the act and rescued the materials.

Baldy Hughes former medical director speaks out

The former medical director of Baldy Hughes is adding his voice to those speaking out about the internal infighting between the Vancouver-based board of directors and local staff. Dr.

City consider ban on pesticides

City council may be putting a lid on the use of cosmetic pesticides on lawns and gardens.

Two car fires break out near China Sail

Firefighters are deeming suspicious two car fires they were called to early Wednesday morning. The first broke out shortly before 3 a.m.