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Penny residents were told their only access road wasn't worth a plugged nickel, but after the community gave its two cents, the powers that be bought them some more time.

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. In Prince George, that is. With the provincial election in full swing, B.C.

A 36-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to almost nine months more in jail for stabbing a friend during an argument over a cellphone and given a scolding in the process.

One of three people arrested in relation to a major drug seizure was sentenced Wednesday to time served after showing signs he has been turning his life around.

A local woman is facing charges after she allegedly tried to flee police in a car stolen in Alberta. Shai Lee Brinsky-Creed, 23, has been charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000, dangerous driving and fleeing police.

A 48-year-old man is in custody after police were called Tuesday afternoon to a report of a woman being shot at at a Hart-area home. Colin Wayne Hall faces four firearms related charges including attempt to wound or disfigure. He remains in custody.

Trying to cope with the flooding affects of El Nino, the people of Peru put out the call that many parts of the country are under a state of emergency.

Underfunding continues to impact indigenous children in government care, according to a recent report released by B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth.

With only five health inspectors at Northern Interior Environmental Health, Prince George restaurants aren't being inspected as frequently as required, even when there are concerns.

Self-represented litigants can now use a support person during small claims or family court proceedings in B.C. provincial court. Guidelines were released Tuesday.