Local News

A 63-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 97 near Bear Lake Saturday evening was not wearing a seat belt, police have determined. Police believe the accident happened at about 7 p.m.

Travel costs pushed northern B.C.'s MPs - and their provincial counterparts - to take the top spots as the biggest spenders so far this year.

A man is in custody and facing six charges following the separate thefts of a motor vehicle and a piece of jewellery.

A Prince George man will serve roughly 11 more months in jail on convictions related to the seizure of cocaine and firearms from a Quinson neighbourhood home in 2014.

A local woman says she's worried for her life as her ex-fiance is trying to get a new trial after he was sentenced to jail last month for allegedly sexually assaulting her while she was in the psychiatric ward at University Hospital of Northern B.C.

An event Wednesday marked the official launch of Lheidli T'enneh's first gas station and convenience store. Chief Dominic Frederick stood with councillors to announce the business at the ground breaking ceremony.

Glitz and Glam Gala Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Coast Inn of the North, 770 Brunswick St.

Four hours round trip from Mackenzie to Prince George twice a week without fail. Check. Seven hour shift once she arrives safely, rain or shine, snow or sleet, black ice or fog. Check.

Ever wanted to run amok at a Science Centre? Here's the chance during the adults-only Way Late Play Date set up for an after-hours peek into The Exploration Place Museum + Science Centre on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m.

A loonie and a little luck is all it takes to get a special treasure, a gift basket or a gift certificate to a favourite restaurant during the Handy Circle Resource Society's annual Loonie Auction Oct. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.