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Truck used in Pine Centre break in stolen from BCR

The pickup truck used to smash through the doors of Pine Centre Mall was stolen from a business in the BCR Industrial Site, Prince George RCMP said Wednesday.

Jul 5, 2017 11:21 AM Read more >

UNBC researcher wins fellowship

UNBC postdoctoral researcher Alison Gerlach is the latest recipient of the prestigious national Banting Fellowship. Gerlach received the 2016-17 fellowship from the Canadian Institute of Health Research.

Jul 4, 2017 10:01 PM Read more >

Terrace man charged in Calgary murder

A man from Terrace is facing a murder charge in Calgary's 16th homicide of last year. Police say the body of Calvin Timothy Brooker, who was 57, was discovered in a southeast alley by a passerby on Sept. 1.

Jul 4, 2017 9:57 PM Read more >

Kamloops teen found safe in P.G.

A Kamloops teen who jumped in the Thompson River to avoid arrest has been located safe and sound in Prince George.

Jul 4, 2017 9:55 PM Read more >

Fire training scheduled for airport

Firefighters will be training at the Prince George Airport on Wednesday morning. The crew, from the airport's operations team, to be on the scene for two hours, starting at 7 a.m.

Jul 4, 2017 4:57 PM Read more >

Ban on open burning to be imposed

A ban on open burning will come into effect across the Prince George Fire Centre effective noon on Thursday. "This prohibition is being implemented due to current weather conditions and the long-range forecast for the region," the B.C.

Jul 4, 2017 4:38 PM Read more >

Highs forecast to hit 30 C this week

Heat bordering on record-setting is in the cards for Prince George. Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 30 C for Friday and Saturday. The records for July 7 and 8 are 32.2 C and 33.9 C respectively, both set in 1920.

Jul 4, 2017 4:02 PM Read more >

Fundraiser launched for couple who lost home in fire

An online fundraising campaign has been launched for a couple who were burned out of their home over the weekend. As of Tuesday afternoon, $1,775 had been raised for Waldy and Bea Krahn through the GoFundMe website . Their 800-block Hamilton Ave.

Jul 4, 2017 2:41 PM Read more >

Driver killed in head-on collision south of Tete Jaune

One person was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on collision on Highway 5, North District RCMP said. Called to the scene six kilometres south of Tete Jaune Cache just after 6:30 a.m., police found a sedan and a pickup truck in a ditch.

Jul 4, 2017 12:02 PM Read more >

Pickup truck used to break into Pine Centre Mall

A shot was fired early Tuesday morning as a suspect fled on foot after using a large pickup truck to smash through the south entrance of Pine Centre Mall, Prince George RCMP said. An on-duty security guard who went to check the scene was unharmed.

Jul 4, 2017 10:20 AM Read more >

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