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Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

The PGYCC currently employs about 50 corrections officers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, food service staff and maintenance contractors
Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Jakub Jerzy Markiewicz is well-known in local radical environmental protest circles.
Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

She was last seen in Moccasin Flats in Prince George, but it is possible she may have gone to Vancouver.
Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Garth Clarence Goodkey among three charged following investigation into a major trafficking operation in Prince George
Prince George actress wins top awards at two film festivals - on the same day

Prince George actress wins top awards at two film festivals - on the same day

Grace Dove was crowned best lead actress for her performance in Bones of Crows at the Red Nation International Film Festival and the American Indian Film Festival.
The fourth step is transitioning: when and how it happens

The fourth step is transitioning: when and how it happens

Only about 25 per cent of children exploring their gender identity before puberty go on to take journey to transition and identify as trans.
Prince George donors provide $500,000 for cancer research

Prince George donors provide $500,000 for cancer research

Prince George Canadian Tire owners Selen and Anita Alpay donated $500,000 in support of a fundraising campaign to support a new clinical cancer trial.
Northern B.C. city seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act

Northern B.C. city seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act

A carbon tax on home heating bills isn’t fair to a region with longer winters than most, says City of Fort St. John, while rental housing is needed for oil and gas workers. 
Cost to replant damaged B.C. grape vines as high as $317M

Cost to replant damaged B.C. grape vines as high as $317M

“The challenges facing grape growers and winemakers today are unlike anything we have experienced in the past."
Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. The Vancouver-born actor and producer received the honour from Premier David Eby and Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at a private ceremony in Vancouver.