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NDP revisit northern B.C. coast tanker ban

Northern B.C. NDP MP Nathan Cullen again called on the federal government to ban tanker traffic off the north coast of B.C., an effort to draw attention to the issue on World Oceans Day.

Charity books unsupported by NH

An unendorsed charity is using the name of Prince George's hospital to try collecting money. At least, they used a former name of the local healthcare headquarters.
RCMP bravery honoured

RCMP bravery honoured

Many Mounties think acts of bravery are part of the job description, but the senior ranks of the RCMP are still impressed. Members of Northern B.C.

Frizzell takes national stage with FCM

City councillor Garth Frizzell represented northern B.C. on a national level during the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conference last weekend.

NDP to launch ground campaign against HST

NDP leader Adrian Dix said Tuesday his party will use a grass-roots approach to battle the B.C. Liberals high-priced advertising campaign, which he says encourages a vote in favour of the harmonized sales tax.

Northern B.C. NDP MP revisits oil tanker ban

Northern B.C. NDP MP Nathan Cullen again called on the federal government to ban tanker traffic off the north coast of B.C., an effort to draw attention to the issue on World Oceans Day.
Scott family speaks for Madison

Scott family speaks for Madison

The girl so full of life was who Madison Scott's mom and dad called attention to, now that she is so absent from theirs.
Baseball diamond in the rough gets a free makeover

Baseball diamond in the rough gets a free makeover

Prince George has its own field of dreams off the Hart Highway. Last week, more than $10,000 worth of goods was donated by local companies including shale, lumber for the fences and base plates, making the much-needed makeover possible.

Cyclist blamed for colliding with bus

A number of infractions by a bicycle rider set him on a path to collide with a city bus, early Wednesday. The collision happened at about 7:20 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 97 and 10th Avenue.

Feds checking revised Prosperity mine for adequacy

The federal government says it must ensure that Taseko Mines's revised plan for its earlier-rejected Prosperity gold-copper mine in Central B.C. adequately sets out the new proposal and its environmental effects, before starting a review.