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Two men arrested in Vanderhoof double homicide

Two men arrested in Vanderhoof double homicide

This weekend Vanderhoof RCMP charged two men in connection with a double homicide that took place in January 2013. Shaun Keith Goodwin, 21, of Vanderhoof and a 20-year-old man have both been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
Volunteers needed at the hospital auxiliary

Volunteers needed at the hospital auxiliary

The Auxiliary to University Hospital of Northern B.C. has a few gaps in its volunteer hours. The most pressing need is at the hospital's gift shop. The weekday shift from 4 to 7 p.m.
Research group focused on cumulative impact of resource development

Research group focused on cumulative impact of resource development

When it comes to resource development, northern B.C. has strong researchers looking at the impact on environment, and community and human health. But the groups aren't necessarily working together and sharing that knowledge, said Chris Buse.
RCMP challenge teen artists to design Challenge Coins

RCMP challenge teen artists to design Challenge Coins

Artistically inclined high school students are invited to come up with a winning design for the flip side of the Prince George RCMP's Challenge Coins.
Navy veteran running for Progressive Canadian party

Navy veteran running for Progressive Canadian party

A Navy veteran from Tumbler Ridge is hoping to become the next MP for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies. Barry Blackman put his name forward to run for the Progressive Canadian Party, one of six registered candidates for the riding.
Operation Red Nose calling for volunteers

Operation Red Nose calling for volunteers

Designated drivers looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season can expand their efforts by volunteering with Operation Red Nose this year.

Bus schedule changed

Changes to Greyhound's service between Fort St. James and Prince George have come into effect. Departures from Fort St. James are now at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, arriving in Prince George at 8:45 p.m., rather than departing at 9 a.m.
In plain sight

In plain sight

Leslie Jackson learned the hard way that parents can't always know if their kids are well. Five and rambunctious, her daughter Sydney lived, played and communicated like any other young kid. She was also legally blind in one eye.
Jail time issued for break and enter

Jail time issued for break and enter

One of two men RCMP allegedly found inside an empty warehouse where police were to hold a training exercise was sentenced Wednesday to 52 days in jail and one year probation. Christopher Kenneth Oates, 39, was arrested Jan.
CMA's Calgary flight suspended

CMA's Calgary flight suspended

Central Mountain Air will be suspending its service between Prince George and Calgary. The last flight on the route will occur on Saturday, the company said in a posting on its website.