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City council supported three cultural organizations' request for grant funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

"Close your eyes." Councillors and staff complied with the three-word instruction at Monday night's meeting.

After Thomas Dielissen got the call from the Governor General's office saying he was being recognized for his volunteer work, he called right back. He wasn't quite sure they had the right man.

Prince George has agreed to put $50,000 toward transit along Highway 16, its portion making up one third of the community commitment for the route starting at Smithers.

Two people arrested last week following a 10-hour standoff with police in Oliver are being investigated for aggravated assault and robbery in Prince George, according to a Crown prosecutor.

It could turn into a Christmas local ski hills would sooner forget as a lack of snow is forcing them to miss out on the most lucrative time of the winter.

A 37-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were arrested and "a large quantity of cocaine and a significant quantity of cash" were seized after police executed a search warrant on a 3400-block Austin Road East on Thursday, Prince George RCMP said.

Police are continuing to investigate following the theft of several stolen vehicles this weekend including one that ended up on the Fraser River.

Three men are in custody and facing charges after an armed robbery on Friday night. Prince George RCMP said police, including two dog teams, responded to a call at 9:20 p.m. from a convenience store near First Avenue and Tabor Boulevard.

Workers will begin removing ice to create a "back channel" through Cottonwood Island Park in a bid to relieve the pressure on the Nechako River.