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MP takes life-saving action during plane flight

MP takes life-saving action during plane flight

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty's voice was still shaking Monday, nearly two days after he put his first aid skills to use and revived a man who had passed out on a plane trip back to Prince George.
No need to call RCMP for vast majority of collisions

No need to call RCMP for vast majority of collisions

Prince George RCMP are asking the public to deal with minor collisions on their own rather than calling in police to help deal with the aftermath. "Police attendance is not required at the majority of collisions" Prince George RCMP Sgt.
B.C. chamber backs local motions

B.C. chamber backs local motions

Three key issues were championed at the provincial level by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and all three have now been endorsed by their B.C.-wide peers. The PGCC was a strong voice at the annual general meeting of the B.C.
Fraser Lake committee looks to form cooperative

Fraser Lake committee looks to form cooperative

Sometimes, it's a big thing to think small. The village of Fraser Lake might be one of the oldest communities in B.C., since the meeting of aboriginal and European cultures, but it has never sprawled with urbanity.
PTSD bill passes in Parliament

PTSD bill passes in Parliament

Bill C-211 is one step closer to offering first responders, veterans and military personnel affected by post-traumatic stress disorder consistent care across the country as it was passed at third reading in the House of Commons Friday.
Foodie Friday wins provincial award

Foodie Friday wins provincial award

Prince George's Foodie Friday program was recently recognized at the B.C. Economic Development Awards for best community project.
Directors recommend approval for Graymont's ALR application

Directors recommend approval for Graymont's ALR application

Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors are recommending the land be removed from the Agricultural Land Commission so Graymont Western Canada Inc. can build a conveyor between a lime plant and quarry in the works for the Giscome area.
Bus service connecting Prince George to Highway 16 starts next week

Bus service connecting Prince George to Highway 16 starts next week

New B.C. Transit services connecting Prince George to Burns Lake and Smithers on HIghway 16 will hit the road next week. Trips between Prince George and Burns Lake will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Water well connection project completed

Water well connection project completed

City workers have finished installing a new pipe connecting two of the city's water wells. Crews are "flushing" the system, getting water back into the mains that lead from the well located in Wilson Park, the city said Thursday night.
Lawyers at odds over sentencing for online dealer in party drugs

Lawyers at odds over sentencing for online dealer in party drugs

The positions of Crown and defence counsels were far apart when arguments were presented Friday on sentencing for a Quesnel man who was selling illicit party drugs through a website.