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Thefts from vehicles continue to be a major problem in the city, and many owners are making it easy for thieves by leaving their cars and trucks unlocked.

A Vanderhoof woman was sentenced Tuesday to 22 months in jail for impaired driving causing death. Desiree Dawn Patrick, 28, is also prohibited from driving for five years from the Oct. 3, 2015 incident near Fraser Lake.

An armed robbery of a Prince George convenience store has earned a man a further 568 days in jail. Chayne Neale Lafantaisie, 27, was issued the term Tuesday in provincial court on a count of robbery.

Fallout is being felt as city crews continue work to connect two major water wells this week.

"Our independence is our survival." This is the motto for Binche, a small First Nation community situated on Stuart Lake, just outside of Fort St. James.

The Eaglet Lake Farmers' Institute (EFLI) has not given up the fight to stop construction of a lime-making plant and accompanying quarry near Giscome, despite the project passing a provincial environmental assessment.

City council approved Monday an additional $5.2 million worth of work on two projects meant to improve reliability of water service to the Hart. Of the total, $2.

The city's animal control officers will be visiting Prince George's dog parks and popular dog-walking areas to get suggestions on what should be included in a responsible ownership bylaw. Residents can also express their views online at www.

Work is about to begin on over $5 million worth of upgrades to the Prince George Airport.

A Prince George woman is $500,000 richer after winning the bonus prize for B.C. Lottery Corporation's Daily Grand lottery. Melinda Voss caused quite a stir in her home when she discovered she had won.