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Fire chief found not guilty on two counts of sexual assault, jury deadlocked on third

Fire chief found not guilty on two counts of sexual assault, jury deadlocked on third

A jury found a former chief of the Fort St. James fire department not guilty of sexually assaulting two female volunteers but was unable to reach a decision on a third count.
Student stress rising, union finds

Student stress rising, union finds

The College of New Caledonia Student Union says student demand for mental health services is increasing and is urging the college to boost funding for counselling services on campus.
No physio changes planned, ministry says

No physio changes planned, ministry says

Despite repeated calls by local physiotherapists and health advocates for increased physiotherapy training in northern B.C. the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training has no immediate plans to increase the number of student seats.
Christmas lights tour

Christmas lights tour

Citizen photos by James Doyle These two homes at 2592 Lorne Cres. and #114 - 6855 Domano Blvd. are essential stops on this year's Christmas lights tour of Prince George.
Prolific offender charged in theft from vehicle

Prolific offender charged in theft from vehicle

A man well known to police and the court is in custody after allegedly stealing a backpack and several electronic devices from a vehicle. Kurt Werner Steinhauser, 35, was arrested Thursday evening.
Reasons given for clearing police of charges from standoff near Valemount

Reasons given for clearing police of charges from standoff near Valemount

The B.C. Prosecution Service provided details Friday on why it will not pursue charges against an RCMP emergency response team from the shooting death of a man in a standoff southeast of Valemount three years ago.
City, NDIT to revise housing incentive agreement

City, NDIT to revise housing incentive agreement

A proposed amendment to the Downtown Incentives Program Partnering Agreement between the city and the Northern Development Initiatives Trust is going before city council on Monday. The deal would see NDIT provide $1.
Sewer expansion up for debate at council

Sewer expansion up for debate at council

Six of the 106 homes in the Hart Highlands which are not connected to the city's sanitary sewer system are likely to have the service approved by city council on Monday.
Festival is good for what ales you

Festival is good for what ales you

As Alefest has grown, so has the beer industry of the region. In fact, one can draw direct lines between the annual charity event and the establishment of local brewing.
Council to consider Upass expansion

Council to consider Upass expansion

City council will discuss expanding the student Upass program to include access to the Two Rivers Gallery, The Exploration Place and the Outdoor Ice Oval.