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When Jennifer Pighin was a little girl, she was always fishing. She would walk along the Nechako River and stare as the salmon moved in groups.

The coroner's inquest into the fatal Lakeland Mills sawmill explosion is set to resume Monday morning after counsel was given more than a month to review new information.

By the time Canada's only 24-hour relay called the final lap Sunday morning, Dan Dubrule had circled the 400-metre track 328 times, just 22 laps shy of his goal. That's still three full marathons.

Ben Gibson strode the concourse of CN Centre Saturday, clad in armour of silver and gold, faceless underneath a horned helmet and clutching a mace with six blades that bloomed wider than a warhorse.

A pair of house fires an hour apart pulled emergency responders near the centre and into the outskirts of the city early Friday night. According to a press release, at around 6 p.m.

Growing local is vital to personal and community health. That's a message longtime urban farming advocate Don Bassermann shares with Prince George, bringing a focus on food security back to the basics.

Northern climates mean gardeners have to make the most of three to four months of optimal growth. Despite the short season, northerners can take advantage of long summer days - and some savvy tips - to get their ground growing.

Elected officials need to set aside differences and speak with one united voice when it comes to representing the province's best interests, local government representatives were told Friday afternoon.

The recent Prince George-hosted Canada Winter Games will be remembered for leaving a legacy of community spirit and volunteerism but it's also about leaving something tangible.

There may be some delays on the commute home after a chip truck turned over on North Nechako Road, in front of Homesteader Meats, Friday afternoon. Environmental emergency response is on scene, along with Prince George Fire Rescue and the RCMP.