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Closed schools' fates depend on partnerships

Will there be another tennis court controversy at another of Prince George's closed schools? School district secretary treasurer Brian Mix didn't make any promises one way or the other when the question was posed to him Thursday following the recent

HST signature 'BLITZ' in Nechako Lakes May 15

Nechako Lakes have co-ordinated a push for signatures on the HST petition. The BLITZ will take place Saturday, May 15 in Vanderhoof, Ft. St. James, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, and Houston. This should help the constituency reach its goal.

Six months missing

Mother's Day is fast approaching, but for one British Columbia woman the day will be a difficult one, says RCMP Cpl. Kevin Douglas of the Williams Lake Detachment.

Let Mom sleep

PG Automotive Services is offering breakfast to families that wish to let Mom sleep in on Mother's Day. The pancake breakfast features a play area and a craft table where Mother's Day gifts can be created.

Experts to speak on diabetes

The Canadian Diabetes Association will host a free educational event on Saturday, May 15 at the Westwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will feature UNBC researcher Dr. Sarah Gray, podologist Dr.

Alleged killer charged

A Prince George man has been charged with first degree murder following the fatal shooting of Nathan Alcide Marshall earlier this year. Anthony Robert Willier, 20, of Prince George is in custody and will make his first court appearance early Friday.
Latest Tomslake bomb letter suggests more intense violence: UBC analysis

Latest Tomslake bomb letter suggests more intense violence: UBC analysis

The latest letter purported to be from the Tomslake pipeline bomber suggests the Dawson Creek area should brace for a more severe and aggressive act of domestic terrorism, says a computer analysis conducted by UBC.

Residents rate health care in the North

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.

Chat line for youth in crisis

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.

Fire starts continue despite cooler weather

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.