An LNG plant for Prince George, and some historic highs for local sports teams

Quick news Monday

It’s a quick news Monday:

• “I will just have to let go of my sight in my left eye”: Local artist losing support for eyesight-saving injections.

• A Chinese company with natural gas assets in Alberta is pitching a new liquefied natural gas plant in Prince George that would rail the LNG to Prince Rupert in special ISO containers for export to Asia.

• Cinderella story UNBC Timberwolves have best-ever finish, placing third at Canada West championships.

• Prince George Cougars clinch B.C. Division title for second time ever, Zak Funk set single-season goal scoring record.

• Hundreds demonstrate support for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russian invasion.

• Family back in Ukraine never far from thoughts of Prince George resident.

• Prince George off to strong start for building permit values in 2024.

• Prince George city councillors to discuss creating legal fund for themselves.

• City council concerned over tax exemptions for childcare on school district property.

• Crews monitoring wildfire southeast of Chetwynd, B.C..

• “My hope just continued to increase”: PG Cancer patient shares experience in clinical trial.

• “I was so broken”: former drug addict shares recovery story at Coldest Night of the Year walk.

• Cheese Queen of Prince George: How Tracey Johnson turned frustration into fromage fulfillment.

• Review process to start for CNC’s strategic plan: CNC President.

• CNC to host open houses for students and their families.

• Eye catching ice fishing shack at the Northern BC RV & Outdoor Expo.

• Straight outta Tahltan: Beader creates medallion for Ice Cube — who wears it on stage.

• 65-year-old woman keeping busy playing net for senior hockey teams.

• Miracle Theatre’s “A Comedy of Tenors” fast approaching.

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