Province helps unveil new biathlon centre
The province came to Prince George on Friday to see Otway in action.Prince George's nordic ski centre has been operational for decades, for both cross-country and biathlon disciplines. It has hosted...
View ArticlePurolator feeling the effects of Christmas rush
The new Purolator headquarters in Prince George is supposed to have the bugs all worked out of its systems by now, but the next few weeks will test it to the limit.The national courier service, a...
View ArticleMackenzie timber supply being reviewed
The timber supply in the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area is being reviewed by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations."The purpose of the timber supply review is to provide the...
View ArticleOperation Red Nose kicks off
Operation Red Nose provided 52 safe rides home on Friday -the first night of the volunteer service's season.It was a strong start for the program, providing 12 more rides than during its first night of...
View ArticlePolice seeking wanted man
Prince George RCMP are seeking the public's help to find a wanted man who eluded police capture on Friday.RCMP attempted to find Christopher Ross Blaney, 31, on Friday at two residences on Friday, but...
View ArticleFinning tree sells for record $100,000 at festival auction
A tree donated by Finning Canada bulldozed the record for highest sale price at the Festival of Trees gala auction on Friday.The tree, titled We Cover a Lot of Ground, sold for $100,000 -nearly...
View ArticleFinning tree sells for record $100,000 at festival auction
A tree donated by Finning Canada bulldozed the record for highest sale price at the Festival of Trees gala auction on Friday.The tree, titled We Cover a Lot of Ground, sold for $100,000 -nearly...
View ArticleRegional district pondering farm plan
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George directors have given ordered staff to investigate what it would take for the local government to create its own agricultural plan.Lara Beckett, electoral area C...
View ArticleResidents pass on garbage pickup
The majority of city residents not currently receiving garbage collection services want to keep it that way.Nearly 520 residential properties within the city limits don't get curbside pickup and after...
View ArticleIPG studying recruitment hotspots
Initiatives Prince George is undertaking a study to help local businesses target the best places in the country to recruit skilled workers.The study will identify what skills are in highest demand in...
View ArticleRental property owners feeling pinch
Property owners are beginning to take notice of the upcoming change requiring business licences for residential rentals.As part of the core services review plan approved in July, city council voted to...
View ArticleBrain injured group plans celebration
A festive meal is being planned for those suffering with brain injuries.A brain injury can happen in a number of ways and affects both the victim and their circle of loved ones."The Prince George Brain...
View ArticleMasks required
Anyone visiting a hospital or long-term care facility who has not received the flu vaccine is now required to wear a mask as new provincial regulations came into effect this week.The new policy is...
View ArticleCrash victims named
A Burns Lake mother and son were the two people killed Friday when their sport utility vehicle collided with a flatbed truck on Highway 16 West.They were Akiko Hofer, 46, and Pierce Hofer, 17, the B.C....
View ArticleSurrounding area will benefit from games
The region is said to be in line for benefits from the 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWGs) right along with host city Prince George, says Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee...
View ArticleTaseko asks for judicial review of assessment
Taseko is asking the federal court to step in and rule that part of the environmental assessment into the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine was out of order.The mining company has filed an...
View ArticleCity urged to up accessibility
The city isn't properly meeting the needs of its residents with accessibility limitations and should be setting a better example, according to one resident who has spent time documenting problem...
View ArticleDoctor's office open for comments
Neighbours will have another chance to comment on a plan to open a medical office in a residential area.During Monday night's meeting, city council approved the first two readings of a zoning bylaw and...
View ArticleChina bill comes in
Last month's Prince George delegation to China cost the city $2,922.That was out of a total $17,522 spent during the trip to the proposed sister city Jiangmen Nov. 5 to 13, said a report to council...
View ArticleIIO report on RCMP collision with ATV now in Crown counsel's hands
The Independent Investigations Office has sent a report to the B.C. criminal justice branch regarding a collision this summer between an RCMP vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle that left the passenger...
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