Local News

Don't forget to come out to the fifth annual Prince George Citizen Regional Spelling bee Saturday in Prince George. The competition, beginning at 1 p.m.

The Tsilquot'in Nation is reacting with suspicion to Taseko Mines's announcement it has submitted a revised plan for the Prosperity gold and copper mine that "greatly" reduces environmental impacts and preserves Fish Lake.

The provincial government has issued a guide to help home buyers better gauge the quality of a prospective home and determine what's covered under warranty.

Police are anxious for new tips - tips they believe are on the verge of being disclosed - on the killing of Vernon Baker, 44. "It is coming up on two years since it happened," said Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Craig Douglass.

Christy Clark is looking to Northern B.C. with a sense of inspiration, she told The Citizen in the final few days before BC Liberal Party holds its leadership vote. She is one of four candidates vying for the job of party leader and Premier-elect.

Prince George Childcare Community is calling for nominations for champions of childcare.

On Wednesday evening at approximately 9:30 p.m., Prince George RCMP general duty members responded to a call from CN Rail of a collision between a train and a vehicle on Tallus Road near Highway 97, north of Prince George.

Pick through the many promises and proposals listed in the "campaign commitments" section of B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Mike de Jong's website, and the careful reader will notice one of particular note for Northern B.C.

On Feb. 23 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Prince George RCMP general duty members responded to a call from CN Rail of a collision between a train and a vehicle on Tallus Road near Highway 97, north of Prince George.

The Prince George Pineview Second Blackpine Scout Group will hold their 30-year reunion and open house on April 30.