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City council in brief

City council in brief

Animal Control Bylaw to be updated City administration will prepare a new Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw to replace the city's existing Animal Control Bylaw, following a unanimous vote by council on Monday night.
WorkSafeBC fines two local roofers

WorkSafeBC fines two local roofers

WorkSafeBC levied fines against Prince George two businesses in December after employees failed to use safe practices while working on roofs. MPM Projects Inc.
Party drug sentencing delayed over disagreement on circumstances

Party drug sentencing delayed over disagreement on circumstances

Sentencing for a Quesnel man who pleaded guilty to selling illicit party drugs online has hit a snag.
Man reported missing

Man reported missing

Police are asking for the public's help in a search for a man not seen in nearly a week. Darren Kraeleman, 40, is described as Caucasian, 178 cm (5'10") tall and weighing 82 kg (181 lbs) with red hair, blue eyes and a large tattoo on his neck.
Dust advisory issued

Dust advisory issued

A dust advisory was issued Tuesday afternoon for the city.
Winter best time to test for cancer-causing radon

Winter best time to test for cancer-causing radon

After living in the same house for 12 years in Prince George, Susanne Williamson and her family moved to a different home. First thing on her to-do list? Test for radon. The B.C.
Trial date set for Quesnel man charged in Prince George teen's death

Trial date set for Quesnel man charged in Prince George teen's death

A Quesnel man facing charges related to the motor vehicle death of a Prince George teen will go to trial.
New UBC chair determined to improve health care for B.C.'s rural residents

New UBC chair determined to improve health care for B.C.'s rural residents

If you have a stroke in Vancouver, you can be at Vancouver General Hospital in less than half an hour, receiving highly specialized medical care from on-site neurologists.
Sentence issued in copper wire theft

Sentence issued in copper wire theft

A Prince George man has been sentenced to six months house arrest and one year probation for his role in the theft of copper wire from a business on PG Pulpmill Road. Robert James Herron, 48, was issued the term Jan.
Airport's baggage screening to be upgraded

Airport's baggage screening to be upgraded

Work on upgrading the baggage screening system at the Prince George Airport will begin on Monday.