Local News

To celebrate National Non-Smoking Week Jan. 16 to 22, the Hockey Yes...Tobacco No! campaign will visit the Prince George Cougars home game Jan. 15 when they face-off with the Chilliwack Bruins.

A rash of snowmobile thefts took place Tuesday and local RCMP are advising owners to ensure machines and trailers are secured and inside, if possible. "Thieves scout targets and come prepared with the proper tools," Cpl.

Family YMCA in Prince George is sending out a challenge to residents to improve their health and that of the nation through its Live Right Now initiative.

It seems you can mingle beers in a box, but you can't call that box a "mingler" of beer. Two B.C. breweries worked up a head of steam over that trademarked word.

Families have responded well to the introduction of a full-day program at the Prince George Montessori Education Society's early learning centre.

Releasing a plan to renew the northern and rural economy, B.C. Liberal candidate Christy Clark said Thursday she would continue efforts to develop the northern gateway.

B.C. Liberal candidate Kevin Falcon says he wants to see First Nations become participants in the growing economy, but warned that natural resources projects will not be blocked because they don't have universal support.

Dr. David Bowering, chief medical health officer for Northern Health is giving a "heads-up" warning about a seasonal influenza that's hitting hard in Eastern Canada and moving west.

There will be a federal budget consultation meeting in Prince George after all.

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate George Abbott made moves to establish himself as the champion of resource development in northern B.C. during a visit to Prince George by vowing to establish a development office in Prince George.