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Homicide victim's name released

Homicide victim's name released

A College Heights man was the victim of last week's homicide, Prince George RCMP said Thursday.
Revenue rose slightly at Treasure Cove Casino

Revenue rose slightly at Treasure Cove Casino

Powered by a rebound at the slot machines, Treasure Cove Casino saw a $780,000 increase in revenue during the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to a B.C. Lottery Corp. report. In all, the casino took in $55.8 million in revenue, a 1.
Trucker jailed for deadly crash

Trucker jailed for deadly crash

A Calgary truck driver has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and is prohibited from driving for five years in connection with a deadly crash near Hixon four years ago.
YMCA wants to be partner in new pool

YMCA wants to be partner in new pool

The YMCA of Northern B.C. will make a pitch to the city to run a new Four Seasons Pool. Representatives are to meet with city staff in early September to present a proposal, CEO Amanda Alexander said Wednesday.
Ban on campfires to be partially lifted

Ban on campfires to be partially lifted

The ban on campfires will be lifted in some areas of the northern B.C.. Effective noon Wednesday, they will once again be permitted in the Prince George, Fort St.
Parolee on the loose

Parolee on the loose

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a parolee who failed to return to a Prince George halfway house.
UNBC offering Mini Med School

UNBC offering Mini Med School

A glimpse into the world of medicine is on offer this fall during the inaugural launch of Mini Med School at the University of Northern B.C. The open-to-the-public six-session night course will begin Oct. 11 and end with a mini-grad Nov.
City bike lanes in 'terrible state'

City bike lanes in 'terrible state'

It's an earlier than usual start for Kim Foster's day as she gets ready to take the city bus to work. Until at least the end of next week, bike lanes are now non existent due to construction in the Hart down Foothills Boulevard. "It's ridiculous.
Charge laid in death of flag person

Charge laid in death of flag person

A charge has been laid against a man in relation to last summer's death of a woman who was struck and killed while conducting traffic control at a work site in Prince George.
IIO seeking witnesses in police-involved death

IIO seeking witnesses in police-involved death

The Independent Investigations Office is seeking key witnesses to a police-involved death last month. Specifically, the civilian-based watchdog says it has identified the following potential witnesses to the July 18 incident shortly before 11 p.m.