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Northern B.C. RCMP bashed in BC Civil Liberties Association report

Northern B.C. RCMP bashed in BC Civil Liberties Association report

The title of worst RCMP detachment in the North belongs to Terrace, according to a just released report by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA).

Children who are not ready for school could be in trouble later

A University of B.C. professor says a broader group of business and political leaders must mobilize to address the number of children unprepared for the classroom. Dr.
P.G. Venture traces path to success

P.G. Venture traces path to success

Sean Simmons, president and founder of Map Jungle, may just navigate his way to a $30,000 reward.

Transfer policy puts independent schools in a bind

School board trustees will take a second look at recent changes to the catchment area and transfer policy in answer to a worry raised by the city's independent schools that their students seeking to move onto a public school may now be on the outside

Nominate your happy place

Readers who have a place in Prince George or area where they like to go have an opportunity to nominate their special place for the title of Canada's greatest place. Some of the best-loved streets, neighbourhoods and public places in the B.C.

Northern miner raising more money for exploration

Canada Zinc Metals says it plans to raise $3.5 million for further exploration of its Akie property in Northern British Columbia.

Enhance your writing skills

Prince George Literacy Outreach is holding a training session on plain and clear language.
Meerholz deportation remains pending

Meerholz deportation remains pending

First slated for deportation at the end of last month, alleged gangster Francois Meerholz remained in Prince George as of Wednesday. "He's not gone yet," Debbie Freake, the mother of Meerholz's fiance said.

Immaculate Conception highest local school in Fraser Institute rankings

Two independent schools and one rural public school were at the top of the class among Prince George elementary schools, according to annual Fraser Institute rankings released this week. Immaculate Conception achieved a score of 8.

Big changes in store for school bus system

Charging parents a fee for sending their children to school by school bus is up for consideration as school board trustees took steps Tuesday to launch a review in the face of a $500,000 cost overrun for the service.