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Elton John concert goers get a heads up

Elton John concert goers get a heads up

As the Elton John concert starts at 8 p.m. Friday, fans attending the concert are advised to arrive early as there is no opening act.

Pipeline benefits outlined

From jobs to tax revenue, the Enbridge pipeline project will deliver significant economic benefit to British Columbia, a company representative told chamber of commerce members on Wednesday. Building the pipeline across northern B.C.

School district to pay out $500,000 for early retirement

The school district will pay out $500,000 in early retirement incentives as part of its effort to reduce costs in the coming school year.

Changes coming to local election rules

An update to the rules of local elections should be ready by the time the next municipal polls open. The next election of city councils, school boards and regional districts is scheduled for November, 2011.
Bryan Adams to play CN Centre Aug. 18

Bryan Adams to play CN Centre Aug. 18

Bryan Adams will perform at CN Centre Aug. 18. Tickets go on sale Friday July 23 at Ticketmaster. This is an all-ages show.

Drug bust yields second conviction

A January drug bust has yielded a second conviction when Donovan Hans Smith was sentenced to a 20-month conditional sentence in Prince George provincial court on Monday for trafficking in a controlled substance.

Stabbing victim had a criminal record

The victim of Friday's fatal stabbing had a small track record of petty theft, court documents indicate.

Alleged baby snatcher appears in court

A man accused of trying to snatch a four-month baby girl from her parents while high on drugs made an appearance in Prince George provincial court on Monday.
Prince George vet among the honoured by Korean president

Prince George vet among the honoured by Korean president

A Prince George veteran of the Korean War is among 100,000 of his surviving comrades from around world to receive a letter of appreciation from the president of South Korea. Lee Myung-bak recently sent the ceremonial correspondance to Dr.

Feds fund PG francophone group

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Dick Harris, Member of Parliament (Cariboo-Prince George), today announced funding for the Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Pr