Local News

What's working well and what needs improving in primary health care services across northern B.C. is revealed in a final report by Northern Health following its latest round of community consultations.

Prince George Crisis and Information Centre has launched an online chat site on the internet for youth at www.northernyouthonline.ca. It is available for youth five nights per week from Wednesday to Sunday from 4 to 10:30 p.m.

The Prince George Fire Centre is encouraging the public to continue to exercise caution with all burning despite cooler weather, said Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell.

Construction began yesterday on the technical education centre at the College of New Caledonia after a contract to build the facility was awarded this week to Prince George-based IDL Projects Inc. In all, $19.

Some new names were added to the Prince George district parent advisory board of directors during an annual general meeting on Tuesday night.

In a recent report by international financial management company KPMG, Prince George was deemed the most cost-competitive city in the Pacific region of North American.

ArtsWay presents The Dr. Donald Rix Arts Tour "Two Hearts, Four Hands," Wednesday, May 5 at the Prince George Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but donations are welcome.

A fire in Pineview brought firefighters to douse the flames, but police were also called when firefighters made a tragic discovery.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corportation's higher standard for qualifying for insurance on short-term and variable rate mortgages appears to have had some but not much effect on the local real estate market, according to both a real estate agent

Two men tried to kidnap a lone female on Monday night as she walked on Ospika Boulevard at Ferry Avenue. Police have been investigating and want the public's help to located the suspects and a possible witness.