Local News

Street line painting has begun in our city. The public is asked to respect the crews as they undertake the work, and to respect the traffic markers directing motorists around the areas in progress.

The economic possibilities for B.C. forest companies in China were given a jolt of excitement Sunday. Tolko Industries Ltd. announced it had signed a major purchase agreement with China's largest lumber distributor.

Preventing crime and keeping the community safe is not just the job of the police, it is also done effectively by volunteers.

The drilling is about to start in the holes of decay in downtown Prince George. Some blights will remain for some time but are on the demolition list.

The men and women empowered to carry badges are now also empowered to hand out badges of honour to youth caught in the act - of doing good. RCMP officers are carrying bundles of TRST cards (Trust Cards) which stand for The Right Stuff.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George holds its next open public meeting this week. The board and senior staff will gather on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the RDFFG building on First Avenue and George Street.

It was a ceremony full of light moments when a celebration was held Saturday at the University of Northern British Columbia for the latest class of students to graduate from the Northern Medical Program.

The Polar Coachmen Fly Fishing Club is holding an open house on Thursday evening at UNBC. "Whether you are just learning about fly fishing or your kitchen table is covered in fly tying gear," it's open to everyone, club member Glen Mikkelson said.

Amid the sea of graduating gowns seated on the floor of CN Centre, Jonathan Hansen couldn't help but stand out during the College of New Caledonia's convocation on Saturday.

Single-family homes sold for an average $220,039 last month, the B.C. Real Estate Association said Friday, a $6,789 increase over the month before. The number of sales also rose, by 24 units to a total of 338, boosting the dollar volume by $7.