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Drivers urged to plan ahead this Easter long weekend

Drivers urged to plan ahead this Easter long weekend

After months of tough winter driving conditions, many British Columbians are likely making their first road trip of the year this Easter long weekend. Drive carefully. An average of four people are killed and 650 injured in 2,300 crashes in B.C.
No charges in police-involved injury

No charges in police-involved injury

No charges will be pursued against two Smithers RCMP members who were the subject of an investigation by the provincial government's civilian-based police watch dog after a suspect suffered injuries in an arrest.
Electoral boundary changes place some voters in new ridings

Electoral boundary changes place some voters in new ridings

Changes to the boundaries separating Prince George-Mackenzie and Prince George-Valemount mean residents in the Hart and College Heights will want to double check on which riding they're living in before casting a vote in this provincial election.
Deadline tonight for advanced voter registration

Deadline tonight for advanced voter registration

Those who are not yet registered and want to do so ahead of the May 9 election will need to move fast. The deadline is midnight tonight for registering online through the Elections B.C. website, elections.bc.ca, and 8 p.m.
Vimy Ridge ceremony recalls battle that shaped Canada

Vimy Ridge ceremony recalls battle that shaped Canada

Dick Gilbert brought his grandfather with him to the Vimy Ridge memorial service Sunday morning at the centotaph.
Round two for Morris, Deepak

Round two for Morris, Deepak

For the second time in as many elections, Liberal Mike Morris will be facing off against New Democrat Bobby Deepak in Prince George-Mackenzie.
Candidates stake positions

Candidates stake positions

The New Democratic Party's candidate in Prince George-Valemount is campaigning as much against Premier Christy Clark as she is against the riding's longtime Liberal incumbent.
Crime spree earns more jail time

Crime spree earns more jail time

A 35-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 393 days in jail for the offences committed during the Prince George leg of a crime spree that began in Dawson Creek.
Parolee back in custody

Parolee back in custody

A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant is back in custody. Dustin Fagen Plourde, 32, was apprehended Thursday evening while North District RCMP traffic services was conducting a vehicle check on Highway 97 near Red Rock.
90s tour coming to CN Centre

90s tour coming to CN Centre

All right, stop. Collaborate and listen. Ice is coming here, a brand-new edition. '90s jams grabbed hold of you tightly, then you got older daily and nightly. Will it ever stop? Yo, you gotta know, In Prince George lights, they're gonna glow.