Cheryl Jahn

Vanderhoof - It was a productive meeting between the Province and those with a vested interest in the health of the Nechako White Sturgeon. Last week, the Technical Working Group Chair received a letter setting out that only 200 sturgeon will be released in the spring.

PRINCE GEORGE - The City's annual round of budget discussions formally got underway this week with the first Finance and Audit Committee meeting. The Committee was presented with a report that suggests a tax hike that is significantly higher than last's year's 1.5%.

PRINCE GEORGE - The Coast Hotels has issued 72-hour lockout of its employees.

PRINCE GEORGE - Council got an update from the College of New Caledonia on the work that is being undertaken on an Aboriginal Housing plan.