Local News

Two WorkSafe B.C. inspectors visited the Lakeland Mills sawmill in response to an anonymous complaint that the facility could become the "next Babine sawmill" but did not take any action, a coroner's inquest heard Wednesday.

A local man wanted for a variety of charges was arrested at a Prince George residence, thanks to help from the public. Shaun Ray Peter, 26, was taken into custody on Tuesday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest on March 5.

Two people have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts targeting Ford F-150 trucks.

A cluster of students sat in a circle of chairs Wednesday morning to launch a 24-hour sit-in at the University of Northern BC to call for an end to the strike.

The annual popsicle bridge building contest is back for another round to find out who can take the pressure of the Crusher Rig.

After having helped slow the rate of increase for off-street parking fees last year, Mayor Lyn Hall is now questioning whether the city should be reducing them.

The growth of a local not-for-profit working overseas means, for the first time in its history, a paid staff position.

Cpl. Darren Aulenback served his country in Afghanistan and in Pakistan. He was an artillery specialist based out of the 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery headquartered at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa.

The students who marched up the hill Friday and again Monday demanding compensation for lost school time are not satisfied with the University of Northern B.C.'s response.

Higher than normal snow packs in the Upper Fraser River and Nechako basins could lead to an increased spring flood risk, according to the province's River Forecast Centre.