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RCMP seeks Vernon Baker clues

RCMP seeks Vernon Baker clues

Prince George RCMP Serious Crime Unit are asking for the public's assistance as they continue to investigate the murder of 44-year-old Vernon Darcy Baker. On April 11, 2009, at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Holmes elected B.C. Lung Association director

Rod Holmes of Prince George was elected to British Columbia Lung Association board of directors at the organization's annual general meeting in Vancouver on June 10. The board also allocated more than $1.

Sex attack at Freeman

A man's sexual attack on a female passerby in broad daylight in a quiet residential area of the bowl has police urging the public for help. Police were called to the 700 block-area between Freeman Street and Gillett Street at about 5:15 p.m.

Adult-sized clothing purchased for kids under 15 no longer PST exempt as of July 1

If you're 12 and the size seven adult shoe fits, be prepared to pay HST. A PST exemption on adult-sized clothing sold to children under 15 will no longer be in effect once HST is implemented July 1.

Fowlie pleads guilty in sex assault

Joseph Robert Fowlie pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts related to the sexual assault of a 62-year-old woman in March.

CNC to add to contingency fund

College of New Caledonia finished the 2009-10 fiscal year with a more-than $900,000 surplus, according to audited financial statements presented to the school's board of governor Wednesday.

Forest road crash was single-vehicle

A Supreme Court Justice's ruling that absolved the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia from compensating a man for injuries suffered in an accident on a forestry road may not have as widespread implications as first feared.

The little train that couldn't

For the fourth consecutive summer the little steam train at Fort George Park will not be on track, says the local engineer who's operated the train for more than 30 years.

Host of Jehovah's Witnesses to city

This year's Jehovah's Witnesses district convention in Prince George will include 800 more than in past years for a total of 3,400 from eight congregations. The three-day event, open to the public, begins Friday at 9:20 a.m.

Time for a picnic, Portugal syle

Everyone is welcome to attend Portugal's Picnic Day on Saturday, June 19 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.