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City hit with large power outage

City hit with large power outage

A fault at B.C. Hydro's Foothills substation knocked out power for 4,555 customers in Prince George on Thursday afternoon. B.C. Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer said the outage happened around 2:30 p.m.
Enderby man sentenced for out-of-control drive through Prince George

Enderby man sentenced for out-of-control drive through Prince George

A "driving rampage" through Prince George streets has earned an Enderby man a sentence of one year in jail, followed by 18 months probation. Dustin Daniel Heltman, 25, was issued the term Wednesday in Prince George provincial court for a Nov.
College Heights cat found in Blackburn suffering from pellet gun shots

College Heights cat found in Blackburn suffering from pellet gun shots

Nicole Crandell was both elated and shocked when her cat Biggie was returned to her nearly three weeks after he had gone missing - elated that he was still alive and shocked that he was found with extensive injuries from being shot with a pellet gun.
CNC board to debate tuition hike

CNC board to debate tuition hike

The College of New Caledonia's board of governors will consider approving a two per cent increase to tuition rates and mandatory student fees on Friday. The increase, if approved, would come into effect for courses starting on Aug. 1, 2018 or later.
Wildfire prevention a major task says Quesnel mayor

Wildfire prevention a major task says Quesnel mayor

Plenty of work will need to be done to prevent Quesnel from becoming a wildfire victim in the future, according to the community's mayor. Citing a recent B.C.
Man charged in gas station holdup

Man charged in gas station holdup

A dozen charges have been approved against an Edmonton man arrested shortly after an armed robbery of a gas station last week.
Snowfall sparks full deployment of clearing equipment

Snowfall sparks full deployment of clearing equipment

The city's snow and ice control crews were in full operation Wednesday morning clearing priority routes following the first heavy snowfall of the winter. Graders and loaders were out clearing priority one and two routes across the city.
First Nations vow billion-dollar lawsuit if Site C proceeds

First Nations vow billion-dollar lawsuit if Site C proceeds

Two Treaty 8 First Nations are calling for a meeting with B.C. Premier John Horgan and are promising a $1-billion lawsuit if his NDP government gives the green light to finish building the controversial $8.9-billion Site C dam.
Freezing rain warning issued

Freezing rain warning issued

Yesterday's heavy snow will be followed by freezing rain today, according to Environment Canada.
Group lobbies for mental health advocate

Group lobbies for mental health advocate

A local group says independent advocates are needed to give a voice to city residents with mental health and addiction issues.