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Fire hydrant testing begins

Fire hydrant testing begins

If your water has a tinge of colour or seems to be collecting sediment, not to worry. The City of Prince George is testing fire hydrants this week, which could affect nearby homes. Starting Monday morning from 10 a.m.
Tiny town's agony: Was race an issue in fatal Granisle shootings?

Tiny town's agony: Was race an issue in fatal Granisle shootings?

The mood was sombre as a third of the residents of tiny Granisle walked quietly into the new school that stands at the centre of this community on the shores of Babine Lake.
Man burned in house fire

Man burned in house fire

A man who suffered significant burns was rushed to hospital Sunday evening after a fire broke out in a 5400-block Lehman Street home. The 15 firefighters from three halls who were called to the scene at 5:10 p.m.
Man injured in Hart Highway blaze

Man injured in Hart Highway blaze

A house fire in the Hart Highway area of the city late Saturday afternoon left a man with significant burns. Fifteen Prince George Fire Rescue firefighters from three halls responded to the call at about 5:10 p.m.
CNC posts $1.8M budget surplus

CNC posts $1.8M budget surplus

For the first time in many years, the College of New Caledonia is projecting an unexpected $1.8 million surplus at year end. Last year, there was a $2.
Labour board rules in favour of Northern Health

Labour board rules in favour of Northern Health

Northern Health's move to a new approach to primary health care services has received some pushback from the union representing staff about what it will mean for jobs.
Smell from medical weed grower bothering neighbour

Smell from medical weed grower bothering neighbour

A Blackburn resident is upset with Health Canada's approach to medical marijuana licensing, which has placed the problem - and the stink - in his backyard.
Crime Stoppers hosting shredding event

Crime Stoppers hosting shredding event

Prince George Crime Stoppers Society is hosting a document shredding event on Saturday. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trapper's lawsuit dismissed

Trapper's lawsuit dismissed

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has dismissed a lawsuit a Prince George-based guide outfitter and trapper had launched against the provincial government and a long list of sawmill operators and logging companies.
Man sentenced for molesting stepdaughter

Man sentenced for molesting stepdaughter

A Fort St. James man was sentenced Friday to a 2 1/2 years in jail followed by two years probation for repeatedly sexually molesting his stepdaughter for about five years, starting from the time she was nine or 10 years old.