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Man found not guilty of near-deadly sexual assault

Man found not guilty of near-deadly sexual assault

A Kwadacha man was found not guilty Friday of carrying out a horrific and near-fatal sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl in the community.
City readies to take in wildfire evacuees

City readies to take in wildfire evacuees

The city is ready to welcome another major influx of evacuees from the region’s wildfires, Mayor Lyn Hall said Friday, as what has started out as a trickle could soon turn into a flood.
Evacuation alert issued for West Quesnel

Evacuation alert issued for West Quesnel

The Cariboo Regional District and City of Quesnel issued an evacuation alert Friday for residents who live west of the Fraser River.
Battlecross turning up volume at Metallion

Battlecross turning up volume at Metallion

Metallion has grown the pluck up. The little festival with maximum roar has carved a foothold in the Prince George summer and the evidence is flying in today from Michigan.
Lawrence brings power vocals to Headpins

Lawrence brings power vocals to Headpins

Kat Lawrence is the wailing, screaming second coming of Headpins. Classic rock concerts in the modern day can bring audience members back to the halcyon years shared between bands and fans.
Celebration day to be held for Ancient Forest

Celebration day to be held for Ancient Forest

The beauty and diversity of B.C.'s newest park will be showcased when a celebration day is held at the Ancient Forest on Sat., Sept. 1. Hosted in part by B.C.
Double parked in handicapped zone

Double parked in handicapped zone

Strimbold now faces 29 charges

Strimbold now faces 29 charges

A special prosecutor has approved 29 sex-related charges against former Burns Lake mayor Luke Strimbold. The count is up from 24 Strimbold originally faced prior to the appointment of Vancouver lawyer Leonard Daoust as special prosecutor in March.
Invasive fish found in natural stream near Prince George

Invasive fish found in natural stream near Prince George

The Province is warning the public not to release aquarium fish into streams, rivers or lakes, after biologists discovered an invasive species breeding in a local stream.
City issues ban on open burning

City issues ban on open burning

City hall has declared a ban on all open burning within municipal limits. It came into effect at noon Thursday - the same time the B.C. Wildfire Service issued one for the southern half of the Prince George Fire Centre also came into force.