Advance civic election polls are open once again from 8-8 today at city hall,and again from 8-8 tomorrow at UNBC’s Doug Little Lounge. You also have another chance to check out the candidates at a Prince George Chamber of Commerce forum from 7 to 9 tomorrow night in the CNC atrium. Read More »
Daily Archives: November 12, 2014
Selection Of Councillor Candidates Gives Edge To Incumbents
There are twenty five candidates running for a seat on City Council. This is the highest number since 2005 but has made it tough for voters to keep track of where the candidates stand on local issues. UNBC political science professor, Gary Wilson says this leads to an advantage for incumbents since they are already known names in the community. ... Read More »
Federal Funding For Youth
Federal MP for Prince George-Peace River, Bob Zimmer joined members of Mayor and Council to announce nearly $2.5 million to help 400 youth, between the ages of 6 and 14, make healthy decisions. The hope is to teach young people and their families the way to stay healthy and out of a life of crime. The Strengthening Families program falls ... Read More »
Missing: Curtis Dale Myers
Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing man not seen in days. On Monday, the Prince George RCMP received a report that 50-year-old Curtis Dale Myers is missing. Although he has not been seen since Friday October 31st, 2014, there are indications that he was in Prince George on Thursday November 6th and may have left ... Read More »
Man Sought For Questioning Following Trail Incident
Police are looking to speak with a man who propositioned a woman along the Greenway Trail Monday morning. Mounties say the woman was walking her dog when she was approached by the man. He made off when two other adults approached. They wound up walking the woman back to her car. UNBC security officials searched for the man but couldn’t ... Read More »
Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Prince George
Lest we forget…..Those wishing to take in the Remembrance Day Ceremonies in the city are invited first to the Prince George Civic Centre. Seating will be limited so those attending are asked to come early for the 9:30 start. The Parade to the Cenotaph will follow at 10:45 and then 2 minutes of silence at 11 am. This year ... Read More »
Mounties Still Searching For Dangerous Man
Prince George RCMP are still looking for 31-year-old Robert Lee Milligan. He is wanted for an alleged domestic assault, which happened on Halloween, in Lower College Heights. This isn’t his first run-in with police. Mounties say they’ve arrested Milligan on several occasions, and he has spent time in jail. In April 2013, police evacuated residents from the Quinson neighbourhood. The ... Read More »
Northern Gateway Project Leader Janet Holder To Retire
A familiar face at Enbridge has announced she is retiring. Prince George woman Janet Holder has been the Executive Vice President for Western Access of Enbridge since 2011. She was the project leader for the Northern Gateway Pipeline. That project was given approval by the Federal government this past June, subject to more than 200 conditions. Holder first joined Enbridge ... Read More »
Seniors’ Hamper Campaign Underway
The Council of Seniors has begun accepting food donations in preparation for the Christmas season. There are some changes to this year’s campaign. First, donations need to be dropped off at a new location at 277 George Street. Also, the Council will only be accepting food donations, not gifts this year. “When I started this task eight years ago, (gifts) ... Read More »
Community Health Star Awarded
It was a big day for Myles Mattila, 15. He was awarded the first-ever Community Health Star from Northern Health. The award is given to anyone who has made a difference to health care in a community. In Myles’ case, his friend and hockey teammate went into mental distress. It prompted his to learn for about mental illness. That’s when ... Read More »