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The jobless rate continues to climb in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE-The numbers out of Stats Canada today show the national jobless rate dipped to 5.5 percent last month, down from 5.7 in August,thanks to the economy adding about 54-thousand new jobs , m...
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5 things you need to know: Friday, Oct. 10
Here are the five things we think you need to know this morning:Candidates discuss climate change, post-secondary education at UNBC forumClimate change and post-secondary education were issues that we...
Oct 11, 2019
PG Bowl rematch highlights weekly football action
The high school football season is just one week old here in Prince George, and tomorrow night, varsity teams are getting treated to some Friday Night Lights. The night features a pair of matchups cap...
Oct 10, 2019
Former Capitals reunite in recent Spruce Kings trade
The Spruce Kings have been pretty busy in the early parts of the BCHL season, making 4 trades and an additional pick-up since Opening Week. One of the moves reunited old friends. After a year of shari...
Oct 10, 2019
Fit Pfoh a King: Spruce rookie solidifies NCAA future
Spruce Kings Brett Pfoh is just 14 games into his BCHL career, but he's already found a place to play after the Kings. He's set to be in Prince George for next season still, but then will take off to ...
Oct 10, 2019
Opposition Liberals call for forest minister’s ouster in Thursday question period
VICTORIA - There was spirited sparring in question period at the B.C. Legislature Thursday (Oct. 10) as the opposition B.C. Liberals called for an NDP minister to be fired.Liberal Forests Critic John ...
Oct 10, 2019
Duchess Park hosts debate
PRINCE GEORGE - Roughly a thousand Duchess Park Secondary School student packed the gymnasium for a federal candidates forum. It was organized by the school's Leadership Class. "My friend and I talked...
Oct 10, 2019
Smaller parties could play major role in Federal election
The Federal election is just around the corner and residents of Prince George and across the nation have more options this time around of who they can vote for.With so many options for Canadians to vo...
Oct 10, 2019
Mental Health Day spreads awareness surrounding the illness
October 10th marks Mental Health Day across the globe and is a day to spread awareness regarding mental illness and continue the fight to end the stigma surrounding it.Mental health is something which...
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UNBC applies for mediator as talks with faculty association fail
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: UNBC's Faculty Association says a mediator has been appointed in this case though a date for mediated talks has not yet been set.President Stephen Rader says the main sticking p...
Oct 10, 2019