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Oot 'n Oots offers Bookworm Boogie at Library Saturday morning

Oot 'n Oots offers Bookworm Boogie at Library Saturday morning

Bookworm Boogie is the first of the IceJams to be presented alongside the Prince George Coldsnap Music Festival mainstage live shows until Feb. 4.
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Prince George crime soared in 2019, remains high

Prince George crime soared in 2019, remains high

In 2019, Prince George saw a 60.6 per cent increase in Criminal Code offences and a nearly 55 per cent increase in drug offences, despite cannabis becoming legal in 2018.
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MEGABUST: What comes after northern B.C. megaprojects end?

MEGABUST: What comes after northern B.C. megaprojects end?

The construction of four massive projects could leave the north a legacy of new skills, business opportunities and infrastructure, if communities plan ahead, a UNBC expert says.
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Cold and high windchills on the way this weekend for much of B.C.

Cold and high windchills on the way this weekend for much of B.C.

Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists watching weather to warn residents of impactful storms
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Addiction, mental health facility needed in P.G., regional district board says

Addiction, mental health facility needed in P.G., regional district board says

A stand-alone, residential addictions and mental health care facility is needed to serve the city and region, board members say.
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Prince George city council to consider 7.23% tax increase next week

Prince George city council to consider 7.23% tax increase next week

The public are invited to provide input to city council on Monday and Wednesday, as council deliberates on the city’s 2023 budget.
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Prince George Pulp mill workers still in a fog over job futures

Prince George Pulp mill workers still in a fog over job futures

PPWC union president Chuck LeBlanc awaits Canfor decisions on what's in store for 300 workers affected by mill's closure in March
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Charter rights of accused in deadly Prince George arson violated, judge finds

Charter rights of accused in deadly Prince George arson violated, judge finds

Judge finds delay in access to counsel was unreasonable following detention and arrest of Econo Lodge fire suspect Justin Aster
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Power theft at First Avenue camp raises city councillor’s ire

Power theft at First Avenue camp raises city councillor’s ire

Residents of the camp are using power from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s parking lot plug-ins.
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First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives

Two women stranded in the wilderness near McBride used the new satellite technology to contact search and rescue
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