Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

Record-setting warmth enjoyed on Monday

Record-setting warmth enjoyed on Monday

A streak of exceptionally-warm weather produced a record-high temperature on Monday. The thermometer struck 13 C, eclipsing the old standard for Nov. 7 of 11.7 C set in 1917, Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald said.
False stabbing report leads to drug investigation, charges

False stabbing report leads to drug investigation, charges

A man and woman are facing drug charges after police found cash, cocaine, methamphetamine and high end bikes at a Tamarack Street home. At first police were called to the spot Sunday morning with word someone had been stabbed.
Two wanted parolees found

Two wanted parolees found

Two Prince George parolees who were wanted on Canada-wide warrants have been found after one turned himself in and the other was arrested.
Woman sentenced to prison for child pornography

Woman sentenced to prison for child pornography

A 37-year-old Fort St. James woman was sentenced Monday to 2.5 years in prison for making pornography involving her son and daughter and then sending the images and videos to a man she met through an internet dating site. In issuing her decision, B.
Northern Health prepares for flu season

Northern Health prepares for flu season

Northern Health is gearing up for the flu season and calling on the public to get to a local clinic. Like the rest of the province, the north has seen lab-confirmed cases said Dr. Andrew Gray, though he couldn't confirm how many.
Local helps those in need

Local helps those in need

A chance encounter inspired a local kid to make a postive change. Jayden Wong, a Grade 3 student from Westwood elementary, helped deliver around 200 pounds of food to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Friday morning.
Downtown store suspected of being a drug-trafficking front

Downtown store suspected of being a drug-trafficking front

A purported smartphone repair shop located two doors down from the needle exchange at Third and George was the scene late Friday afternoon of a drug-related takedown by the Prince George RCMP.
A guide to helping outdoor animals

A guide to helping outdoor animals

Concerned about a neighbour's dog or cat that you see outside? Maybe the animal is tied up, or doesn't have a place to hide from the rain? You're not alone.
RCMP noticing trends in property crime

RCMP noticing trends in property crime

Some trends are emerging on the property crime front, Prince George RCMP said Friday.
Drivers need to stay alert as daylight saving time ends this weekend

Drivers need to stay alert as daylight saving time ends this weekend

As B.C. returns to standard time this weekend, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads.