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Man sentenced for credit union holdup

Man sentenced for credit union holdup

A man has been sentenced to two years probation for a 2014 robbery of a local credit union. Denny Stanley Hoggan had been in custody since his arrest more than 3 1/2 years ago.
Alleged victim vowed to oust fire chief, trial hears

Alleged victim vowed to oust fire chief, trial hears

Mark NIELSEN Citizen staff [email protected] One of the women a former chief of the Fort St. James fire department is accused of sexually assaulting allegedly vowed to “have his job,” the court heard Friday.
Ben Ginter a big part of B.C. brewing history

Ben Ginter a big part of B.C. brewing history

Exploration Place is hoisting a cold one to one of Canada's kings of suds. Ben Ginter made his fortune in the construction sector but he made his fame in the brewing industry.
Prosecutor presses Bennett on memory of events surrounding sexual assault allegations

Prosecutor presses Bennett on memory of events surrounding sexual assault allegations

A Crown prosecutor worked to raise doubt about Robert Harold Bennett’s ability to remember what he did while drunk during a lengthy cross examination of the accused Thursday. The former chief of the Fort St.
CNC tuition increase draws ire of students, faculty

CNC tuition increase draws ire of students, faculty

The faculty union at the College of New Caledonia is calling for the college board to rescind a November decision to raise student tuition, while the college students' union believes the hike will create a barrier to affordable education.
Caledonia biathletes Beaudry, Tandy racing in Switzerland

Caledonia biathletes Beaudry, Tandy racing in Switzerland

A month after she missed the cut to make Canada’s World Cup biathlon team at the team trials in Canmore, Megan Tandy is back on the international racing scene when she takes the first leg of the IBU Cup mixed relay today Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
Hundreds more ride requests expected for Operation Red Nose

Hundreds more ride requests expected for Operation Red Nose

Prince George's holiday safe-ride service is gearing up for its second weekend of the 2017 holiday season.
Outdoor survival skills the focus tonight at UNBC

Outdoor survival skills the focus tonight at UNBC

Young outdoor adventurers will get the chance to learn the basics of outdoor survival at a training organized by a national outdoor safety program will come to UNBC tonight.
Quesnel teen reported missing

Quesnel teen reported missing

Quesnel RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen. Joshua McKee, 18, is described as 5'11'' (180 cm) tall with a medium build and weighing about 170 lbs (77 kg) with brown wavy hair, brown eyes and a pimpled complexion.
Man wanted in poppy tray theft

Man wanted in poppy tray theft

Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a Remembrance Day poppy tray in early November.