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Spike in overdoses prompts warning

Spike in overdoses prompts warning

Northern Health and Prince George RCMP are warning drug users after a dramatic spike in overdoses. At least 12 people experienced serious opioid overdoses over three days between Nov. 20 and 22. No one died.
Man jailed for attempting to lure child

Man jailed for attempting to lure child

A 31-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail for sharing sexually explicit messages and photos with a 13-year-old girl who was actually an undercover cop.
Extra snow expected for region this winter

Extra snow expected for region this winter

Putting a positive spin on the flurry-infused forecast, a Weather Network meteorologist said it's going to be a great winter for skiers and snowboarders in the Central Interior.
Stabbing suspect arrested

Stabbing suspect arrested

A man suspected of committing a stabbing last week is in custody. Kenneth Michael Wipfli was apprehended Monday just before 9 p.m. at a 2500-block Oak Street home, Prince George RCMP said.
Lawyers differ over woman's involvement in Bjornson murder

Lawyers differ over woman's involvement in Bjornson murder

Whether a Nakazdli woman helped cover up a murder drew conflicting views Tuesday from Crown and defence counsel during a hearing before a B.C. Supreme Court Justice.
Plane lands safely at Prince George airport

Plane lands safely at Prince George airport

A plane landed safely Tuesday morning after a potential problem with the landing gear on an inbound flight put the plane, airport and local hospital under an emergency alert.
Victim hurt in home invasion

Victim hurt in home invasion

Police are on the lookout for suspects after the victim of a home invasion early Tuesday morning was taken to hospital with significant but non-life threatening injuries.
Edgewood parents seek sidewalk for school

Edgewood parents seek sidewalk for school

Edgewood elementary parents asked the city to put its full sidewalk budget towards constructing a raised curb, gutter and sidewalk near the school, citing increased traffic and safety concerns.
Operation Red Nose ready to give safe rides home

Operation Red Nose ready to give safe rides home

Heading into their 19th season with more than 11,000 safe rides home provided to merry makers in Prince George during the holiday season, Operation Red Nose launched its 2016 campaign Monday.
Province steps in after McBride councillors quit

Province steps in after McBride councillors quit

The provincial government is weighing options for McBride after three councillors resigned, leaving the northern town east of Prince George without quorum.