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Anti-racism protocol signed

The signing of a community anti-racism protocol to help address incidents of racism and hate was front and centre in Prince George Friday.

Childcare awards

The Prince George Childcare Community will hold its fifth annual Childcare Recognition and Awards Gala on April 17 at the Prince George Civic Centre. The gala is sponsored by Childcare Coalition, northern region, and subcommittees.

Coal firm plans expansion

Western Coal, which has operations in northern B.C., has significant expansion plans for the coming year.

AbitibiBowater seeking OK to sell Mackenzie mills

Financially-troubled AbitibiBowater is seeking permission from a Quebec court to sell its sawmill and shuttered newsprint mill in northern B.C. to a subsidiary of B.C.-based Conifex.

Weed possibility of $10,000,000

Quesnel RCMP nipped in the bud a growing marijuana operation in the 1000 block of Rainbow Road. On March 18, with search warrant in hand, police located a two story residence that featured a large underground bunker being used to produce marijuana.

Prince George writer wins CBC Literary Award

Two years, two stories, two CBC Literary Awards for Prince George writer Sarah de Leeuw. The CBC announced the annual national writing prizes on Thursday.

Anti-racism protocol

David took pic at ceremony. The signing of a community anti-racism protocol to help address incidents of racism and hate was front and centre in Prince George Friday.

Lakewood better option for French immersion, parents say

Centralizing the French immersion at a single school would "do more harm than good" but if trustees opt for that route, parents from the Spruceland program contend Lakewood would be a better location than John McInnis.

Giscome parent hopeful school will be spared

Following a meeting this week that drew at least 120 people, Giscome parent advisory council member Denise MacDonald remains confident the rural elementary school will be spared when trustees decide at the end of the month which will be closed to bal

Giscome parent hopeful school will be spared

Following a meeting this week that drew at least 120 people, Giscome parent advisory council member Denise MacDonald remains confident the rural elementary school will be spared when trustees decide at the end of the month which will be closed to bal