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Crime Stoppers helped put dent in crime

Crime Stoppers helped put dent in crime

The Prince George Crime Stopper program will continue to provide cash rewards for tips that produce arrests and recoveries of stolen property.
Court rules against local logging firm

Court rules against local logging firm

The B.C. Court of Appeal has sided with the provincial government in a dispute over whether a Prince George logging company was wrongfully denied a licence to harvest timber on Crown land near Vanderhoof.
Plane clips tree during emergency landing

Plane clips tree during emergency landing

The pilot of a single engine plane escaped injury Wednesday afternoon after the craft's wing struck a tree while attempting an emergency landing on the Conifex service road in Mackenzie.
Syrian family to arrive in P.G. Thursday

Syrian family to arrive in P.G. Thursday

With just over two day’s notice, Westwood Church learned Prince George would be welcoming its first Syrian family Thursday evening. “Are we ready?” said Pastor Mark Wessner with a laugh.
PGRCC sued over broken jaw

PGRCC sued over broken jaw

A local man has filed a small claims lawsuit against the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre after his jaw was broken by a sucker punch while he was incarcerated in the facility.
Number of people collecting EI rising

Number of people collecting EI rising

There were 1,850 people in Prince George collecting Employment Insurance in October, according to the most-recent numbers from Statistics Canada.
Man sentenced for assault

Man sentenced for assault

One of three people charged after a man showed up at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia 14 months ago with extensive injuries has been sentenced to jail time served for assault causing bodily harm.
Property values up

Property values up

Property values in Prince George were on the rise in 2015, according to the latest figures by B.C. Assessment.
City paves way for park sale

City paves way for park sale

The city took its first steps Monday night in preparing a portion of Ron Brent park for sale. City council passed first and second reading of the required zoning changes necessary to precede the sale of 1.
PGAIR launches anti-idling campaign

PGAIR launches anti-idling campaign

A local group dedicated to clearing the air is rolling out the next piece in its campaign to get members of the public to think about their individual contributions to the city's air quality.