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Blood donor clinic shuts doors

Blood donor clinic shuts doors

For 17 years, Holly Broderick has advocated for blood donation in Prince George’s local clinic, but in one month she will close that chapter of her life.
Self defence escalated into attempted murder, Crown argues

Self defence escalated into attempted murder, Crown argues

The patterns of blood found at the scene show that while Bradley Douglas Barr may have initially acted in self defence, he ended up intending to leave an adversary suffering a slow and painful death, a Crown prosecutor argued during closing submissio
Fond memories of the Free Press

Fond memories of the Free Press

The Prince George Free Press will cease publication after its Friday, May 1 edition, it was announced today.
Chief Lake B&E earns sentence

Chief Lake B&E earns sentence

A woman has been sentenced for her role in a break and enter of a home on Chief Lake Road.
Rig repair team head to Mack Masters

Rig repair team head to Mack Masters

Two years ago, four Prince George truck mechanics proved they were among the best in North America at fixing Volvo rigs. This year, the same four have done it again for Mack rigs.
Farmers' markets set to open

Farmers' markets set to open

Saturday marks the beginning of the outdoor season for local farmers' markets, but the city is still trying to dust off its own market plan.
SD57 looking to bring more tech into classrooms

SD57 looking to bring more tech into classrooms

District 57 staff want to see tablet computers take a larger role in the classroom by encouraginig the use of personal devices among students for learning.
Frizzell taking part in municipal outreach trip

Frizzell taking part in municipal outreach trip

A five-year partnership between Canadian and international local governments is wrapping up and a local city councillor will be on the ground to see its conclusion.
Mackenzie woman killed in murder suicide

Mackenzie woman killed in murder suicide

VICTORIA — The family of a former Mackenzie woman found dead inside her home in Saanich last week said a coroner's report confirmed Julie Khurana was killed by her husband, Peter Vinoo Khurana, who then set fire to the home before hanging himself.
Shooting victim takes stand at attempted murder trial

Shooting victim takes stand at attempted murder trial

The victim of a shooting two-and-a-half years ago gave a markedly different story than what had been heard so far when he took the stand Wednesday at the attempted murder trial for Bradley Douglas Barr.