Local News

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.

Early risers got a mini airshow if they looked up at the blue skies Wednesday morning. Two separate and unusual flights occurred in our local airspace.

A Prince George home outfitted with solar-powered water-heating system will be among the 30 across B.C. to be showcased during B.C. Solar Days at the end of this month.

Police spent around 2 1/2 hours scouring the Prince George courthouse after a bomb threat cleared the building on Tuesday.The threat forced police to evacuate the courts around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The all-clear was given before noon.