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Trouble escalated after dog put back into owner's care, court hears

Trouble escalated after dog put back into owner's care, court hears

A problem pit bull was released back into its owner's custody after she promised to take steps to keep the animal contained only to see the dog and its pup create more trouble in the following months, a trial at the Prince George courthouse heard Thu
Environmentalists question laws following mine probe

Environmentalists question laws following mine probe

The disclosure Wednesday that there will be no charges laid under B.C.'s environmental laws for Imperial Metals' Mount Polley tailings dam failure in 2014 has environmentalists questioning whether the province's laws are strong enough.
Ailing water bomber lands safely at Prince George Airport

Ailing water bomber lands safely at Prince George Airport

A water bomber landed safety at Prince George Airport Thursday afternoon after its pilots requested emergency services to be on standby. The call for the request came in shortly before 1 p.m.
Stolen gravel may have been sold at site, RCMP say

Stolen gravel may have been sold at site, RCMP say

Prince George RCMP are asking anyone who may have purchased gravel directly from a quarry on Highway 16 East in the last seven years to contact the detachment and help police with an investigation.
Police seek help to track down wanted man

Police seek help to track down wanted man

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man. Preston Munroe Deveny, 33, is wanted on charges of assault and five counts of failing to comply with probation stemming from an incident in Fort St. James in 2015.
North facing severe shortage of physiotherapists

North facing severe shortage of physiotherapists

The lack of physiotherapists in northern B.C. remains critical, according to Louis Theriault, vice-president of industry strategy and public policy for the Conference Board of Canada.
No charges laid in Mount Polley spill

No charges laid in Mount Polley spill

There will be no regulatory charges laid under B.C.'s environmental laws for the Imperial Metals' Mount Polley tailings-dam failure in 2014.
Scorcher in the cards for Prince George

Scorcher in the cards for Prince George

If you thought it was hot out now, just wait. Daily highs are forecast to rise to 29 C for the weekend and then on to 33 C on Monday and Tuesday in Prince George according to a five-day Environment Canada forecast issued Wednesday.
Fraser Lake man remains missing

Fraser Lake man remains missing

A Fraser Lake man remains missing nearly a month after he disappeared. Jerry Keith Krietz, 42, was last seen in the community 150 kilometres west of Prince George the morning of Fri.
Bike theft prevention events scheduled

Bike theft prevention events scheduled

Prince George RCMP's quest to register more bicycles in the 529 Garage anti-theft program is continuing with an event set for this evening at the Otway mountain biking trails, 5 p.m. start.