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The 2014/15 season of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) begins Saturday, Oct. 4 at Vanier Hall with a program called Autumn Symphony. Focusing on two major works: Brahms’ autumnal Third Symphony and Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto, the program features remarkable Canadian pianist Jane Coop as soloist. “The decision to pair Brahms and Schumann makes sense in so many ways,” says PGSO music director Kevin Zakresky. “Schumann was the first to recognize...

The apparent slowing of global warming in recent years is likely due to effects of increased particulate and other conventional pollution, particularly from thermal coal use in Asia, says B.C. MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver. Weaver was asked to respond to a report issued Thursday by University of Guelph environmental economist Ross McKitrick, a long-time critic of climate change models and a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute. Reviewing temperature data used by the...

Brent Marshall, arguably one of the most philanthropic businessman in the city and Citizen of the Year nominee, has run afoul of the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia. Following a hearing in February, on Monday the authority ruled that Marshall, a general partner in Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Prince George, “engaged in deceptive acts or practices.” Marshall could not be reached for comment by the Free Press, however, he told 250News that he and the Northland Auto Group...