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City to put bite on nuisance properties

City to put bite on nuisance properties

City council unanimously approved a bylaw on Monday which will give the city "some pretty serious teeth" to crack down on chronic nuisance properties. The bylaw was created in response to a notice of motion by Coun.
Fishing resort owners vow to rebound from Xmas Eve fire

Fishing resort owners vow to rebound from Xmas Eve fire

A Christmas Eve fire may have destroyed the main lodge of a popular fishing resort on the shore of Babine Lake but the owners are heaping accolades on their neighbours for preventing the outcome from being even worse.
Man with lengthy criminal record at large

Man with lengthy criminal record at large

A man well-known to the police and courts is at large. Cuyler Richard Aubichon, 22, is wanted on six counts of breaching probation stemming from incidents n May 18 and June 3.
Fire strikes First Avenue business

Fire strikes First Avenue business

A First Avenue business was the scene of a fire on Monday afternoon. Sixteen firefighters from three halls were called to Ali-Craft Boats at 355 First Ave., at about 2 p.m.
Nechako River overflows at Morning Place

Nechako River overflows at Morning Place

A sudden rise of water at a bend in the Nechako River is threatening homes. Sandbags and pumps have been deployed at Morning Place, where three homes have suffered flooding and a fourth is being watched closely.
Four in custody following home invasion robbery

Four in custody following home invasion robbery

Four people are in custody following a home invasion Saturday morning. Police, who were called to the scene on Vine Street shortly after 9 a.m.
Corrigall new chamber CEO

Corrigall new chamber CEO

A former city communications manager is the Prince George Chamber of Commerce's new chief executive officer. Todd Corrigall took on the role Monday, replacing Erika Ewacha, who stepped down at the end of November after five months on the job.

France, Norway strike relay gold; Beaudry, Tandy 14th

OBERHOF, Germany – Justine Braisaz helped France to upset favourite Germany in the women's team relay, while Sweden claimed its first win since 2009 in the men's competition at a biathlon World Cup on Sunday.
Wilkinson drums up support for Liberal leadership

Wilkinson drums up support for Liberal leadership

B.C. Liberal party leadership candidate Andrew Wilkinson was probably the only law student in Canada during his time at Dalhousie University whose part-time job was saving lives.
O'Dine takes the stage as part of Olympic sendoff

O'Dine takes the stage as part of Olympic sendoff

Prince George snowboard crosser Meryeta O’Dine was one of the featured athletes in the Canadian Olympic team send-off ceremony Saturday afternoon at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna.