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Two year sentence for drug dealer

Two year sentence for drug dealer

The mastermind behind a sophisticated drug dealing operation was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after convincing the judge she has moved beyond her old ways.
Drivers survive head-on collision near Vanderhoof

Drivers survive head-on collision near Vanderhoof

The drivers of a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries from a head-on collision Thursday night on Highway 16 near Noonla Road east of Vanderhoof.
Site C job fair set for Monday

Site C job fair set for Monday

BC Hydro and its contractors will hosting a job fair in Prince George on Monday, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Coast Inn of the North, for workers interested in the Site C project.
Two killed in collision north of McLeese Lake

Two killed in collision north of McLeese Lake

Two people were killed Thursday night in a collision on Highway 97 about five kilometres north of McLeese Lake, RCMP confirmed. Both were in a passenger vehicle that collided with a transport truck shortly before 10 p.m.
Another quick exit for Beth James

Another quick exit for Beth James

A year after Beth James parted ways with Prince George as its city manager, she is again leaving a senior municipal government post in a "mutually agreed" manner. In an announcement posted to its website Feb.
Appeal of decision in favour of drunk driver in fatal collision dismissed

Appeal of decision in favour of drunk driver in fatal collision dismissed

The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a judge's not guilty decision for a man who was drunk when he struck and killed one woman and seriously injured another while behind the wheel of a pickup truck.
City to purchase asphalt recycler for potholes

City to purchase asphalt recycler for potholes

By the end of the year the city hopes to purchase an asphalt recycler as a better way of dealing with its potholes.
Remains identified as Valemount man

Remains identified as Valemount man

The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man whose remains were found near Valemount in 2014. He is Richard Olson, aged 47, of Valemount. Olson went missing in 2007, and despite extensive searches could not be located.
Local taxi companies have Uber worries

Local taxi companies have Uber worries

Prince George taxi operators are keeping an eye on how the provincial government tackles the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber into B.C., saying a level playing field is in order.
City council to consider bid on B.C. Summer Games

City council to consider bid on B.C. Summer Games

If Prince George wants to up its chances to host the B.C. Summer Games, it needs to put its name in for a second time.