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With the help of heavy equipment, work began Tuesday on breaking up the ice plugging a back channel through Cottonwood Island Park.

The owner of a farm near Dunster was within his right to shoot four grizzly bears who had ventured onto his property, a provincial court judge found during a hearing earlier this month.

Snowmobilers who venture into areas set aside for Mountain Caribou this winter risk stiff fines.

A 14-year-old youth suffered serious injuries when she was struck early Tuesday morning while crossing Rainbow drive. The vehicle's driver stopped initially but then fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival, Prince George RCMP said.

More than 275 hampers have been put together by the Prince George Council of Seniors and its bevy of tireless volunteers for seniors in need in the community.

City council supported three cultural organizations' request for grant funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

"Close your eyes." Councillors and staff complied with the three-word instruction at Monday night's meeting.

After Thomas Dielissen got the call from the Governor General's office saying he was being recognized for his volunteer work, he called right back. He wasn't quite sure they had the right man.

Prince George has agreed to put $50,000 toward transit along Highway 16, its portion making up one third of the community commitment for the route starting at Smithers.

Two people arrested last week following a 10-hour standoff with police in Oliver are being investigated for aggravated assault and robbery in Prince George, according to a Crown prosecutor.