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Dog on a Hog finds its way home

Dog on a Hog finds its way home

On Monday night, the doorbell rang at a house on Ewert Street. Susan Andrist opened the door to see two ladies standing there. "One lady said 'we think this belongs to you'," Susan recalled.
Van thief sentenced to two years four months in jail

Van thief sentenced to two years four months in jail

A Prince George man has been sentenced to two year and four months in jail for leading police on a chase in a stolen van and assaulting the vehicle's owner in carrying out the theft.
Council revokes WeeMedical's business licence

Council revokes WeeMedical's business licence

A medical marijuana shop's luck with the city has run out.
Trespassing on neighbour's property costs couple nearly $11,000 in damages

Trespassing on neighbour's property costs couple nearly $11,000 in damages

A Prince George couple has been ordered to pay a neighbour nearly $11,000 in damages for damaging a gate, erecting signs and flagging and cutting down trees on property she owns without her permission. B.C.
Man pleads not guilty in Peace murder case

Man pleads not guilty in Peace murder case

A man charged with murder, arson, and indignity to human remains pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon in a Fort St. John courtroom. Leon Wokeley faces the charges in connection with the 2014 death of Pamela Napoleon.
Northern Medical Program researcher earns prize for work on Vitamin D and cognition

Northern Medical Program researcher earns prize for work on Vitamin D and cognition

A researcher with the Northern Medical Program at the University of Northern British Columbia has been awarded a prize for her work on vitamin D and cognition. The Fritz Wrwag Research Prize was presented to Dr.
Clark had 'incredible passion' for Vanderhoof, mayor says

Clark had 'incredible passion' for Vanderhoof, mayor says

June Clark is being remembered by the mayor of Vanderhoof as someone who was both exceptionally capable and with a strong passion for her community. "Her deep commitment for Vanderhoof was just so there," Gerry Thiessen said Wednesday.
Mining going strong in north

Mining going strong in north

Mining in B.C. is on the rise. The northern region is leading the province in healthier returns from that sector of the economy that hasn't been strong in recent years. Operations near Prince George like Mount Milligan (north of Fort St.
Modest risk of rising water remains in play, River Forecast Centre says

Modest risk of rising water remains in play, River Forecast Centre says

Some moderate ebbs and flows could still be in the cards before this year's spring freshet is over. The depth of the Fraser River at South Fort George peaked at 9.14 metres on Wednesday - 2.
Directors reject proposal to subdivide Ness Lake property

Directors reject proposal to subdivide Ness Lake property

Bolstered by strong opposition from neighbouring homeowners and concern raised by staff, Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors have to turned down a proposal to subdivide property along the shore of Ness Lake.