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Arson is the suspected cause of a fire that destroyed a Fort St. James home early Sunday morning. No one was inside the 40 Williams Prairie Road home, which was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived, Fort St. James RCMP said.

Provincial Crown counsel has approved charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against three people in relation to the string of collisions late last year that killed four pedestrians.

The B.C. Search and Rescue Association is seeking the provincial government's support for a funding model that would allow member organizations to get away from relying on gaming grants and fundraising events.

Joseph Joel Hawryluk is wanted on a province-wide warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Hawryluk is a Caucasian male, 180 cm or 5'11" tall and weighs 70 kg or 155 lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Hawryluk is considered violent.

The city's market for single-family homes is continuing to see steady increases in both the average price and the number sold, according to the latest numbers from the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board.

A Prince George-area man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years probation for his role in an attack four years ago that involved a baseball bat and a Taser.

All candidates from both Prince George ridings will fight for their riding's top spot in one of the final local debates before the federal election.

The Northern Women's Centre is hosting an "informative, educational, and inspiring" open house Thursday afternoon to strengthen the status of women. The centre, at the University of Northern B.C.

The Ancient Forest has its own aura.

RCMP are investigating reports of an unlicensed tattoo artist operating in northwest B.C., according to Northern Health medical health officer Dr. Raina Fumerton.