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Ritchie Brothers shutting down Prince George auction site

Ritchie Brothers shutting down Prince George auction site

Auctioneering giant Ritchie Brothers will close the doors on its Prince George yard at the end of this year.
"Unprovoked pattern" needed to provoke fine for a noisy dog

"Unprovoked pattern" needed to provoke fine for a noisy dog

It will take more than just a phone call from an angry neighbour for the city to fine the owner of a barking dog.
Attack on convenience store clerk yields conviction

Attack on convenience store clerk yields conviction

A Prince George man faces sentencing for an apparently drug-fueled attack in which a convenience store clerk came close to losing an eye when struck by a pizza slicer. Following a trial in B.C.
Edmonton man nabbed following gas station holdup

Edmonton man nabbed following gas station holdup

A quick response by the RCMP has led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Edmonton man following the armed robbery of a gas station early Tuesday morning.
Parole denied to child pornographer

Parole denied to child pornographer

A former Willow River man declared a dangerous offender after he was convicted of making child pornography will remain behind bars. In a Nov. 3 decision, the Parole Board of Canada denied James Darren Bennett, 57, both full and day parole.
TSN host to speak at UNBC athletics fundraiser

TSN host to speak at UNBC athletics fundraiser

One of Canada's most familiar sports television personalities is coming to Prince George to help the cause of UNBC athletics.
Operation Red Nose ready for volunteers

Operation Red Nose ready for volunteers

Rudy, the reindeer mascot for Operation Red Nose, has got his volunteer pressure rising, heading into the 20th season of the Christmas designated driver campaign.
Pickup truck driver killed in collision

Pickup truck driver killed in collision

A driver of a pickup truck was killed Sunday morning in a collision with a tractor-trailer on Old Cariboo Highway. The victim's name was not released. No other injuries were reported. Emergency personnel were called to the scene just before 10 a.m.
Recycle Toy Drive looking for gently-used items

Recycle Toy Drive looking for gently-used items

It's a great excuse to clear those old toys out and make room for the much-anticipated new ones coming with the arrival of Santa. The 21st annual REAPS Recycle Toy Drive drop-off takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1950 Gorse St.

Inspiring Women Among Us hosts a series of events

Inspiring Women Among Us, a UNBC event, will inspire community members as those who have made outstanding contributions are invited to share their knowledge. The third edition of this event takes place from today through Nov.