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Fire strikes McBride lumber producer

Fire strikes McBride lumber producer

A fire struck a McBride-based lumber manufacturer and major employer in the community Wednesday. Called to BKB Cedar Manufacturing at about 5 a.m.
Gone in 20 seconds: Video shows how quickly a bike can be stolen

Gone in 20 seconds: Video shows how quickly a bike can be stolen

Prince George RCMP have released a video showing how quickly a poorly-secured bike can be stolen. It shows a thief using a small set of bolt cutters to cut the cable lock off a bike left outside the courthouse in mid-March.
McLeod Lake Indian Band and provincial government sign agreement

McLeod Lake Indian Band and provincial government sign agreement

British Columbia and the McLeod Lake Indian Band have reached a "government-to-government agreement" meant to strengthen their relationship and support economic development opportunities.
Distracted drivers hit with hefty fines

Distracted drivers hit with hefty fines

Prince George RCMP handed out 16 tickets for distracted driving last month and deployed a range of strategies to track offenders down.
BCNREB installs new board of directors

BCNREB installs new board of directors

Prince Rupert real estate agent John Evans is the new B.C. Northern Real Estate Board president. He was named to the position during the BCNREB's annual general meeting last month.
Wanted man may be in Prince George

Wanted man may be in Prince George

A violent criminal wanted in the Lower Mainland could be in Prince George. Sean Patrick Smith, 31, is originally from this city and is believed to be back in the area after breaching a recognizance.
Drug-related daylight attack sends one to hospital

Drug-related daylight attack sends one to hospital

RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed a daylight assault on a busy Prince George street late Tuesday afternoon to contact police. Mounties came across the victim shortly before 5 p.m.
Family raising money for shooting victim

Family raising money for shooting victim

The family of the man who survived a terrifying shooting in the Chilliwack River Valley last weekend is raising funds to help him get back on his feet.
Police seeking wanted women

Police seeking wanted women

The Prince George RCMP are asking the public's help to locate two women wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Rekecka Susanne Rahkola, 27, is wanted for failing to comply with a probation order.
Northern Health aims to destigmatize drug addiction

Northern Health aims to destigmatize drug addiction

See a person for who they are, not what drugs they use. Listen while withholding judgment. Avoid using labels. This is some of the advice offered on Northern Health's website as part of its new initiative "Stop stigma. Save lives.