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Forest Worker Skills Training Project ends July 31

An 18-month pilot project that provides skills training to forest workers in the North ends July 31. The Forest Worker Skills Training Project (APT) is funded through a $2 million dollar labour market agreement between the Canadian Government, B.C.

Week for odd jobs

The Prince George Service Canada Centre for Youth will be hosting different tables around the city to promote its annual Odd Job Week, from July 5 to 9.
Riding to the rescue of a lake

Riding to the rescue of a lake

A group of cyclists from Wells showed their support of the movement to protect Fish Lake by riding from Wells to Barkerville on June 29.
Fight HST files 'show-stopping' lawsuit

Fight HST files 'show-stopping' lawsuit

Former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm filed what he describes as a "show-stopping" lawsuit yesterday that challenges the constitutionality of HST in B.C. If successful, HST will no longer apply in the province.

Finding her voice

Vancouver has Lilith on Canada Day. It is there as a festival and a political statement to remind us we have quality female musicians all around us.

Update on Official Community Plan on council's agenda

Prince George city council is getting an update on the status of its Official Community Plan (OCP). The plan is meant to provide a guideline for future development. The city's MyP.G.
New women's jail nearing completion

New women's jail nearing completion

The long-awaited women's jail in Prince George is expected to be completed later this month. "Having a facility in Prince George will enable women in northern B.C.

DBIA funding is considered at council Monday

City Council faces pressure to approve funding for the Downtown Business Improvement Association at Monday night's meeting. Council agreed to support the DBIA with annual funding in the amount of $200,000 provided there was a detailed budget.
RCMP showed pride on Canada Day

RCMP showed pride on Canada Day

Nobody is prouder than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Canada day.

Man dies in local accident

A 27-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a weekend motor vehicle accident in Prince George. On July 4 at about 1 a.m.