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A former Prince George man is fighting deportation back to Canada where he is accused of raping a disabled child in this city four decades ago.

She just couldn't stand to see him suffer so Lori Ridley gave her husband, Shane, one of her kidneys. Lori is the honouree for this year's local Kidney Walk, which will be held Sunday at the Northern Sport Centre.

The last poll question seemed to pique people's interest with 1,229 voters weighing in for the question: Was the $400,000 investment to change Fourth Avenue downtown into a two-way street worth it? Yes, it will slow traffic down and be safer for pede

Getting your business to higher levels is a week-long focus in Prince George. The Innovation Central Society (ICS) is hosting three events to put local entrepreneurs in better touch with experienced business minds.

A public forum hosted by the Prince George branch of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC) drew about 60 people to the University of Northern British Columbia on Monday.

A 2.5 per cent increase to the city's operating budget will be up for debate Wednesday afternoon. City council will discuss the 2015 budget in council chambers, starting at 3:30 p.m.

A failed plan to amalgamate its Prince George and Kamloops affiliates is at the heart of the Habitat for Humanity conflict now before the B.C. Supreme Court, the Hearts and Hands for Homes Society indicated in a court document filed Friday.

The residents in the second phase of a sanitary sewer installation project in the Hart Highlands were applauded for their proactive approach in looking for funding for their upcoming construction work.

The recently completed community recreation services plan is set to guide future city council and staff decisions, according to city manager Beth James.

Volunteer firefighters spent their Sunday night battling a blaze that got away after a Pineview area homeowner lit a brush pile despite the windy weather. The initial call for help went out shortly after 5 p.m.