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Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
Prince George fire department calls up 10% this year

Prince George fire department calls up 10% this year

The Prince George Fire Rescue Service is on track to exceed last year's record number of call outs.
Proposed Queensway apartment building prompts neighbourhood opposition

Proposed Queensway apartment building prompts neighbourhood opposition

Neighbours raised concerns about increased traffic on Inlander Street from the proposed 55-unit apartment development.
McLeod Lake Indian Band getting support to improve emergency services

McLeod Lake Indian Band getting support to improve emergency services

The First Nation is benefiting from expanded provincial funding for emergency support services
Prince George facing $6.5M bill for RCMP retroactive pay

Prince George facing $6.5M bill for RCMP retroactive pay

Funding to cover the cost of the federally-negotiated contract wasn’t included in the 2023 federal budget.
Prince George fundraising campaign to launch online auction

Prince George fundraising campaign to launch online auction

The group has also organized an all-ages fundraising concert on Friday, at Omineca Arts Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Northern B.C. MLA calls for end to health-care vaccine mandate

Conservative Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad called on the B.C. government to rehire unvaccinated health-care workers.
Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Coastal GasLink pipeline 85.5% complete

Nearly 5,500 workers were employed across northern B.C. by the project at the end of February.
City shifts gears on Civic Centre refurbishment

City shifts gears on Civic Centre refurbishment

On Monday city council approved a plan to refurbish, rather than carpet over, the facility's hardwood floors.
Suspect attacks Prince George police officer

Suspect attacks Prince George police officer

Members of public came to Mountie's aid