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Friday, 03 February 2012 17:25 |
The Grey Cup made the rounds in Prince George today. And, with it, came three of the BC Lions players. The Cup made one unexpected stop, where one of the players hoped to inspire the aboriginal community.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 17:25 |
Many agree that experience is the best teacher. Today local entrepreneurs used their experience to teach others. A Youth Mean Business event brought youth together with the business community for networking and advice.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 17:22 |
The stats for January reveal an increase in the unemployment rate when compared to January of last year. The participation rate also jumped. The changes are leaving many unphased and, surprisingly, a little optimistic.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 17:20 |
A 32-year-old man has died in a head-on crash in northern B-C on Highway 16, west of Fraser Lake.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 17:19 |
RCMP have released new details today about an investigation on the Nak'azdli Reserve in Fort St. James, looking into what they are now calling a 'suspicious death'. Corporal Annie Linteau says they don't have details regarding who the victim was, but confirm that it is not a historical crime.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 11:44 |
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The RCMP has released new details today about an investigation on the Nak'azdli Reserve in Fort St. James, looking into what they are now calling a 'suspicious death'. Corporal Annie Linteau says they don't have details regarding the victim, but confirm the death was recent. She says additional time and forensic analysis is required to confirm the sex, age and identity of the deceased. Information of the findings was first released yesterday. Police will not confirm if the investigation is tied to the recent disappearance of a Fort St. James man. Fribjon Bjornson was last seen a few weeks ago. He was living with another person on the Nak'azdli reserve at the time he went missing. RCMP are appealing to the public for any further information about the suspicious death, and ask them to contact the Fort St. James RCMP at 250-996-8269 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 10:54 |
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An event for budding entrepreneurs will take place at UNBC today. The Youth Mean Business program will bring young entrepreneurs and local business owners together today to talk about the risks and rewards of starting a business. Business coach Shauna Harper is one presenter at the event. She says one key step is doing what you love. Jobs, Innovation and Tourism Minister Pat Bell will also be speaking about the values of entrepreneurship.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 05:52 |
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There was another rise in the jobless rate for the Prince George region, up to to 8.1 last month from 6.1 in January of 2011 . Stats Can Labour Analyst Jeanine Usalcus says while employment was basically at the same level as it was a year ago,more people are looking for work . The Cariboo region also saw its numbers increase ,not as drastically though, with the rate at 7.5 percent last month ,up from 7.2 percent the same month last year.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 05:49 |
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A 32 year old Fraser Lake man is dead following a two vehicle crash on Highway 16 ,just west of Fraser Lake on the Stellaquo Overpass just before 8:30 last night. RCMP say the man's westbound car crossed the center line colliding head- on with an eastbound pickup. The driver and lone occupant of the pickup was not injured in the crash. Alcohol is considered to be a factor in the crash still under investigation . That stretch of highway was closed for several hours and has since re-opened . Police are asking any witnesses to come forward. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:18 |
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Well if the groundhogs are to be trusted, the majority say Spring should be on the way soon. One group of people who won't be particularly pleased are local enthusiasts, who live for powder days and long winters.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:17 |
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The Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society has a whole new look. It's moved to a location on 2nd Avenue. To a building which will provide more room to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:16 |
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Another anti-Enbridge pipeline rally took place this morning. This time the rally took place in Fort St. James, where about a hundred protesters marched from Kwah Hall to the Royal Canadian Legion.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:15 |
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The increased rail traffic between Prince George and the Port of Prince Rupert is being hailed as a sign of an economic boon for the region. But, for the residents of Miworth, it means longer and more frequent waits at three seperate crossings along the only road into the area.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:14 |
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A new nightclub has people sounding off on both sides. The proposed cabaret on Vancouver Street was the topic at an open house last night. While the nightspot could be an investment worth millions, some aren't sure its worth the possible risks.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:12 |
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RCMP in Fort St. James and North District Major Crime Unit have secured an area near the community and launched into an investigation into what they call 'suspicious findings'.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:18 |
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Roughly a hundred people turned out to an anti-Enbridge pipeline rally and march in Fort St. James this morning, marching from the Kwah Hall to the Royal Canadian Legion. That's where the Enbridge Joint Review Panel was hearing from intervenors. The big protest is set to take place in Prince Rupert on Saturday, where the likes of Bif Naked and Jann Arden will perform and David Suzuki will speak.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:12 |
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A proposed Vancouver Street nightclub has people on both sides sounding off. Some businesses in the area are concerned about potential vandalism and dangers. Head instructor at Ms. Lorea's College of Esthetics says she is concerned for the safety of her students, most of whom are young women. She says they have nightclasses which keep some students there until 9:30 p.m. or later. Ted Coole says he was happy to hear concerns at last night's open house on the issue. He says they plan to address those concerns with a good neighbour policy. He says the nightclub would be a good investment in downtown.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:11 |
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The Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society has new digs. It's moved from the Redwood square location to 1270 2nd avenue. Executive Director Baljit Sethi says the new building provides them with much more classroom, office and daycare space.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:28 |
 If you've been down the slopes of Powder King, you are the envy of the snow industry. The mountain has long been recognized as a hidden gem, well known for consistent epic amounts of powder. This week it received another distinction. The mountain was awarded a certificate for the most snowfall in the western world over the past week. Powder King owner Jim Salisbury says they've seen 166cm of snow over the past week, and the snow base is big, even by their standards. Tourism Prince George officials say through social media sharing, the news has been splashed across thousands of computer screens around the world. CEO Aidan Kelly says within the mountain industry, everyone knows the name Powder King, though few people have actually experienced it, as the facility is still quite small by resort standards. And while the combination of small mountain feel with big snow is a draw for some, Salisbury says the facility is not quite ready to capitalize on it's infamy just yet. But if Salisbury and Kelly's predictions are correct, it's only a matter of time before Powder King's capacity is ready to maximize on it's notoriety.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:26 |
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Few details are being released at this time, but Fort St. James RCMP have confirmed they, along with RCMP's North District Major Crimes Unit have secured an area near the community and launched an investigation into the discovery of suspicious findings. Sgt. Rob Vermeulen says police were led to a vacant lot on Lower Road on the Nak'azdli reserve yesterday. They immediately cordoned off the area and began an investigation.
Police will not confirm the investigation is tied to the recent disappearance of a Fort St. James man. Fribjon Bjornson was last seen last month. He was reportedly living with another person on the Nak'azdli reserve.
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