Local News

B.C.'s municipal spending is getting out of hand and the worst offender is Prince George, according to a study by the national lobby group for business interests.

One Prince George church has a dream to "bless hundreds of children in the city" through its Great Toy Giveaway. Gateway Christian Ministries, 2055 20th Ave., is dedicating Dec. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The sudden death of a 57-year-old Quesnel woman has resulted in a major investigation by three RCMP units and the B.C. Coroner's Service. The body of Nancy Moerike was discovered in her residence by neighbours in the late afternoon of Nov. 30.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, in Prince George will host three big events during the holiday season at the Legion centre, 1335 Seventh Ave.

Two-and-a-half months after the provincial government announced it was close to completion, the new women's wing at the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre remains unoccupied.

Despite unusually icy road conditions, Burns Lake RCMP observed a Chevy truck travelling at 145 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Nov. 22.

Mike de Jong entered the B.C. Liberal leadership race Wednesday, promising to get the views of residents during the campaign at town hall meetings including those in Prince George.

School principal remembers 15-year-old victim as a 'delightful person'

"Dozens" arrested; police say more to come

**Despite unusually icy road conditions, Burns Lake RCMP observed a Chev truck travelling at 145 kph in a 100 kph zone on Nov. 22. When police stopped the vehicle they discovered an adult man and a two-year-old child in the truck.