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Consultation report on endangered species released

Consultation report on endangered species released

The most recent public consultation wave came to a close, three weeks ago, on what to do about B.C.'s most endangered animals.
Judge dumps youth's gopher torture conviction

Judge dumps youth's gopher torture conviction

A youth who skinned gophers alive and cut off their feet had his sentence stayed because the time it took for the case to proceed violated his rights.
First Christmas in Canada: Syrian family grateful to 'have settled in a safe place'

First Christmas in Canada: Syrian family grateful to 'have settled in a safe place'

Artifacts from the Tohme family's last handful of years are spread sparsely throughout their new home.
Rob Richards, a victim of sexual abuse as a child, speaks of his journey to heal

Rob Richards, a victim of sexual abuse as a child, speaks of his journey to heal

Growing up, he was always so angry and fearful but never knew why until finally, as an adult, it all came crashing back the day his dad died.

Protected forestland donated to Ministry of Environment

Two large parcels of forestland in the Robson Valley have been protected for their ecosystem values. First, they were made into private conservation projects and then they were gifted to the public trust.
No earth shattering weather to report for Prince George but lookout Manitoba

No earth shattering weather to report for Prince George but lookout Manitoba

Oh, the weather outside is frightful - but only in Manitoba, as usual.
Fire Rescue Service helping remove ice from Nechako River back channel

Fire Rescue Service helping remove ice from Nechako River back channel

With the goal of removing ice from the entrance of a back channel on the Nechako River local Fire Rescue Services crews are working from the end of a 100-foot ladder extending from shore pumping 800 imperial gallons per minute from the river.
Pedestrian struck by car on Queensway

Pedestrian struck by car on Queensway

At about 4:40 p.m. Wednesday a local RCMP citizen-on-patrol volunteer saw a vehicle collide with a pedestrian at the corner of Queensway and Connaught Drive.
Prince George RCMP searching for wanted man

Prince George RCMP searching for wanted man

Local RCMP are searching for Jeffrey Wayne Smith with outstanding arrest warrants for trafficking in a controlled substance and four counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Court orders prisoner handling changes in P.G. woman’s case

Court orders prisoner handling changes in P.G. woman’s case

A judge has ordered corrections officials to improve their procedures for holding prisoners in what's known as enhanced supervision placement. The decision of B.C.