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Police takedown on Ahbau

Police takedown on Ahbau

Prince George RCMP closed off one block of Ahbau Street on Thursday morning as part of a search for evidence inside a home in the area.
Pedophile to serve two years in jail

Pedophile to serve two years in jail

A Prince George man found guilty by a jury of sexually interfering with a person under 16 years old has been sentenced to two years in jail followed by one year probation.
Only one youth in care takes UNBC free tuition offer

Only one youth in care takes UNBC free tuition offer

For more than a year, youth in government care have had the option of attending UNBC for free - but only one student has taken advantage of the opportunity.
Plaza lights up Sunday

Plaza lights up Sunday

The city is turning on the holiday lights on Sunday. The 22nd annual Civic Light Up festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Canada Games Plaza, with the official illumination at 5 p.m.
Canfor gives trades students grants

Canfor gives trades students grants

Seven Prince George students are $1,500 richer this week after receiving bursaries for work completed in a high school technical training program.
Man jailed for luring girl

Man jailed for luring girl

A local man currently serving time for similar offences involving three Alberta girls was sentenced in Prince George on Wednesday to two years in jail after pleading guilty to two charges related to an attempt to lure a minor for a sexual purpose.
Municipal leaders prep federal strategy

Municipal leaders prep federal strategy

After pushing to make municipal issues a top priority in the recent federal election campaign, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities now has to push for those promises to become actions, according to a Prince George councillor who is on the group
Parole extended for killer ex-Mountie

Parole extended for killer ex-Mountie

A former Mountie convicted of first-degree murder who has been running an antiques store in Prince George must spend at least a further six months on day parole, according to a recent Parole Board of Canada decision.
Suspect sought in sex assault near hospital

Suspect sought in sex assault near hospital

Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman near the University Hospital of Northern B.C. earlier this month.
Lecture looks at origins of place names

Lecture looks at origins of place names

Investigating placenames can be a way of connecting with an unknown - or untold - history. University of Northern B.C.