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Special Olympics fundraiser sets record

The Prince George Special Olympics Golf Tournament set a fundraising record on Friday, according to tournament host Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris.

First Nation launches Pledge of Respect campaign

A special pledge is being made across Lheidli T'enneh territory.
Tax cheat ordered to pay $80,000

Tax cheat ordered to pay $80,000

The former owner of a series of logging companies has been ordered to pay Canada Revenue Agency $80,000 in taxes owed before he can be discharged from bankruptcy.
IIO criticism to be given a look, Morris says

IIO criticism to be given a look, Morris says

Confidential documents critical of the Independent Investigations Office's chief civilian director will be considered as part of a review being conducted by a special committee, Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris said Friday.

An approval of Northern Gateway would jeopardize LNG: Teegee

Some B.C. aboriginal leaders have warned Premier Christy Clark to stand firm against the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline or risk jeopardizing First Nations' support for LNG. Clark has pinned her growth strategy for B.C.
Cropped for cancer

Cropped for cancer

Six-year-old Evan Yarmish holds the 12 inch long braid stylist Tammy Rae Raby cut away at Rock Your Hair Salon Thursday afternoon.

Fire breaks out at Pine Street home

Prince George Fire Rescue was called to a familiar location on Thursday morning. Shortly after 7:45 a.m.
Walk for Lou Gehrig's disease goes Sunday

Walk for Lou Gehrig's disease goes Sunday

The mind stays sharp while the body slowly loses muscle control. Sharon Cairns, a local retired teacher and school administrator, has seen it happen. Cairns mother, Annie Ruth McInnes, died eight months after being diagnosed with ALS.

Jail time issued for series of crimes

A Prince George man well known to police and the courts was sentenced Wednesday to jail time for 13 offences from three incidents.

Stolen trucks net jail time

A man was sentenced to 16 months in jail Wednesday in part for his involvement in a series of vehicle thefts slightly more than a year ago. Michael Ryan Burwell, 33, was issued the term for seven counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000.