Local News

There were starts on 10 houses in the Prince George area in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, twice the number recorded during the same month last year. Canadian Home Builders Association - Northern B.C.

The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board's voice is in the chorus calling on the provincial government to reduce so-called "shelter taxes" to make home ownership more affordable.

Prince George Airport Authority chief executive officer John Gibson has been elected to the Canadian Airports Council board of directors as one of two directors representing small airports in B.C. and Alberta.

Shelby Hamilton was only 18 when she died last month, but her death has not been in vain, say her grandparents.

The Province has adopted two recommendations from the Trucking Sector Climate Action Working Group meant to have a positive impact on both the environment and on productivity in the industry.

A Prince George family encountered a "creepy situation" while out riding their quads Monday in the Haldi Lake area. Gillian Getz said she, husband Grant and son, Layne came across a young black bear that was missing its head.

Mother's Day brunch offered by the Royal Canadian Legion in Prince George was a big success with about 70 people attending. Branch 43 is hoping to make it an annual event and is considering a similar event to commemorate Father's Day as well.

Masich Place Stadium brimmed with energy and hope over the weekend. The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life brought people together to support those who have battled cancer or are currently fighting it. For more, see The Citizen.

Claims that a cardboard disposal ban is going in at the Foothills Landfill are true. Claims that the ban will begin in June are false.

Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society, in partnership with Initiatives Prince George (IPG) and the Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an employer's conference Friday, May 21 at Civic Centre. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.