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Search on for man facing grow-op charges

Search on for man facing grow-op charges

Crown prosecution is worried a man facing charges related to a marijuana grow operation will be a no-show when his trial rolls around. A B.C. Supreme Court Justice will hear an application on Dec. 16 to issue a warrant to arrest Evan Iovko Jones, 24.

Asthma no excuse for failing to provide sample, judge finds

A Prince George man's asthma trouble was not enough to convince a B.C. Supreme Court Justice to overturn a 90-day driving prohibition for failing or refusing to provide a breath sample.
Mayor, council begin fresh term

Mayor, council begin fresh term

The work ahead of city council will change by the day and sometimes by the hour over the next four years but the group has the necessary strengths to draw upon to meet challenges, said newly installed mayor Lyn Hall.

Woman arrested after armed robbery

Previously convicted of selling drugs out of a local motel, a Prince George woman is now suspected of committing an armed robbery at a local convenience store.
New council sworn in tonight

New council sworn in tonight

The first council meeting of the 2014-18 term will set the stage for the next four years at city hall. Tonight, the new mayor and council will be sworn in for their term, taking the oath of office and invited to sign the council code of conduct.
Student leaders create community

Student leaders create community

A sea of blue shirts on elementary-age kids filled Van Bien's gym Friday, each moving between activities with a message scrawled across their chests: be the change that you wish to see in the world It was the first attempt by Prince George's inner ci
Operation Red Nose numbers down

Operation Red Nose numbers down

The first weekend of the 2014 season for Operation Red Nose wasn't as busy as years past, but the volunteers still gave more than 100 safe rides home.
Volunteers keeping holiday tradition going

Volunteers keeping holiday tradition going

A small team of volunteers was busy setting up Christmas light displays at the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum on Saturday to keep a Prince George holiday tradition alive. The museum will hold its annual Celebration of Lights from Dec.
Planter removal shifted downtown loitering: local lawyer

Planter removal shifted downtown loitering: local lawyer

A move intended to eliminate a problem area in the downtown may have had unintended consequences for businesses nearby.

New B.C. Fed official has P.G. link

Prince George labour activist Aaron Ekman is the B.C. Federation of Labour's new secretary-treasurer. Ekman was elected to the position Thursday during the B.C. Fed's annual convention in Vancouver.